The DBR Reveals a Massive Corruption Scheme in Military Structures: TCC Official Falsified Data in the “Oberig” System for Evading Mobilization in Exchange for Money
The State Bureau of Investigation reports the discovery and documentation of criminal activities occurring within the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers (TCC) of Odessa region. The case involves an employee of the Podilskyi District TCC and S, who systematically and for money falsified information in the automated conscription registry system "Oberig." This incident is yet another manifestation of widespread corruption in the military accounting sphere, which could have serious consequences for the country's security and defense capabilities. According to official information, law enforcement authorities have brought suspicion against one official who has been engaged in criminal activities since the end of 2024, abusing his official position. Specifically, he was involved in entering false data into the "Oberig" system, altering information regarding the search and military registration of certain individuals. Such manipulations allowed people, including those already on wanted lists or with issues at military recruitment offices, to leave the country without hindrance or to avoid mobilization. It has been established that the suspect has already assisted at least 12 individuals in obtaining "services" under parental cover, some of whom have already left Ukraine. For his "work," he received a significant sum—up to three thousand dollars from each victim. Another element of the scheme involved a coordinated, paid-for scheme that facilitated illegal data changes in the registry, effectively enabling individuals to evade criminal liability and providing a basis for falsifications. The investigation is currently clarifying all circumstances of the case, identifying the full spectrum of accomplices and persons who used the corrupt official's services. Attention is also being given to whether other officials at various levels of the military commissariat system were involved in this scheme. Active investigative measures are underway, and decisions are being made regarding the detention of the suspect, including choosing preventive measures and suspending him from duties, according to the DBR statement. This extensive scheme can be classified as one of the most notorious corruption scams in the mobilization system in recent years. The investigation continues, and law enforcement urges the public and military officials to remain vigilant against potential abuses and corruption schemes, as their goal is not only to establish unlawful schemes but also to undermine trust in the country's defense system.