In Odesa, law enforcement agencies have arrested a man from Kyiv for the illegal sale of humanitarian vehicles. The individual sold three cars that had been imported into Ukraine for military and charitable purposes. He has been charged and a preventive measure has been applied. The suspect faces up to seven years in prison with asset confiscation.

This was reported by the press service of the National Police.

The police explained that a 43-year-old resident of the capital organized the importation of cars into Ukraine under the guise of serving military units and charitable organizations. Subsequently, he sold these humanitarian vehicles on online platforms.

During a series of investigative measures, law enforcement apprehended the suspect in Odesa while he was selling an Audi and two Mitsubishi cars for $16,100 to a client. As evidence, investigators seized illegally obtained money, the sold vehicles, and other items relevant to the case.

"The police arrested the offender under Article 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine and informed him of the suspicion of selling humanitarian goods for profit during martial law. This crime is classified under part 3 of Article 201-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine and is punishable by imprisonment for up to seven years with asset confiscation", the statement reads.

The court has chosen a preventive measure of detention with the right to post bail of 605,000 hryvnias. An investigation is ongoing to identify all individuals involved in this crime.