Massive Draft Evasion Schemes Exposed by Ukraine’s Security Service: Fake Documents Priced in Thousands of Dollars.

Arrests Made in Connection with Draft Evasion Operations

According to Espreso.tv: Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), working alongside the Prosecutor General’s Office, has announced the detention of individuals who assisted military-eligible men in avoiding conscription. The suspects employed counterfeit documents and arranged transit routes for those seeking to escape military service. These cases highlight ongoing efforts to crack down on corruption within Ukraine’s mobilization system, which has faced increased scrutiny since the full-scale war began.

Those detained were involved in producing fake Polish birth certificates for children, with prices ranging from $6,000 to $10,000. A lawyer based in Kyiv demanded $25,000 to arrange a disability classification. In the town of Pivdennoukrainsk, a female attorney promised to remove a conscript from the wanted list for $29,000. A state enterprise unit head sought between $5,000 and $6,000 to process a draft deferment. Additionally, a military serviceman offered a transfer to a rear unit for $5,000.

Legal Ramifications

All suspects have been notified of suspicion under five articles of Ukraine’s Criminal Code, including Articles 114-1, 332, and 368. Those involved in these corruption schemes face up to 10 years in prison with asset confiscation. Notably, on February 14, 2026, authorities had already reported uncovering a lawyer in Zaporizhzhia who was selling 'immunity' from conscription.

This situation underscores the existence of serious corrupt practices aimed at evading military duty and emphasizes the urgent need for stricter oversight of such activities. The authorities continue to combat these violations to ensure compliance with mobilization laws. The detention of individuals linked to organizing these schemes could serve as a pivotal step in preventing future crimes and restoring public confidence in Ukraine’s conscription system.