Following months of investigation, the State Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the National Police have successfully dismantled a complex draft evasion scheme in Zaporizhia. The operation, which involved a family of lawyers, was centered around the creation and sale of fictitious medical certificates. These documents falsely claimed that family members had disabilities, thereby enabling them to obtain a deferral from military service.
The scale of the operation suggests a sophisticated network that exploited the legal system to circumvent national service obligations. Authorities have not yet disclosed the number of individuals affected by the scheme or the extent of the financial gain involved. However, the case has raised concerns about the integrity of the medical certification process and the potential for abuse within the system.
In response to the discovery, the SBU has stated that they will continue to investigate any additional links to other cases of evasion. The lawyer family has been taken into custody, and further details about the case are expected to be released in the coming weeks. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Ukraine in maintaining compliance with its mobilization efforts during the ongoing conflict.