The SBU arrested the head of the Chernivtsi district TCC and SP department and four of his subordinates. They are suspected of kidnapping and torturing men who were forced to agree to enlistment. According to the investigation, in Kitzman recruits were forcibly detained in the streets and tortured in the TCC areas. In one case, a man was shot in the leg with a traumatic weapon, and then had to remove the bullet from the wound himself instead of rendering medical aid. Officials are also suspected of kidnapping a veteran fighter who fought for Kyiv, Irpin and Khamut. According to the investigation, due to a personal conflict with TCC employees, the man was caught and forcibly dragged into the car. In addition, the defendants demanded and received 5,500 euros for the release of the detainee. All five were arrested on October 21. Depending on their role, they are accused of illegal imprisonment, torture and bribery. The most severe punishment is up to 12 years in prison.

The SBU arrested the head of the Chernivtsi district TCC and SP department and four of his subordinates. They are suspected of kidnapping and torturing men who were forced to agree to enlistment. According to the investigation, in Kitzman recruits were forcibly detained in the streets and tortured in the TCC areas. In one case, a man was shot in the leg with a traumatic weapon, and then had to remove the bullet from the wound himself instead of rendering medical aid. Officials are also suspected of kidnapping a veteran fighter who fought for Kyiv, Irpin and Khamut. According to the investigation, due to a personal conflict with TCC employees, the man was caught and forcibly dragged into the car. In addition, the defendants demanded and received 5,500 euros for the release of the detainee. All five were arrested on October 21. Depending on their role, they are accused of illegal imprisonment, torture and bribery. The most severe punishment is up to 12 years in prison.