The Specialized Defense Prosecution has submitted an indictment to court against Oleh Druz, former Chief Psychiatrist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The former senior military official is accused of illicit enrichment exceeding 34.5 million UAH ($1 million+ USD equivalent), intentionally filing false asset declarations, and laundering money obtained through criminal means during the full-scale war.
According to the pre-trial investigation, between 2023 and 2024, the official systematically acquired high-value assets that could not be justified by his official income. The illicitly acquired funds were used to purchase luxury vehicles and real estate properties.
To evade anti-corruption scrutiny and conceal his true wealth, Oleh Druz registered ownership rights under the names of close family members and third-party nominees.
Law enforcement conducted a comprehensive financial analysis that revealed a massive discrepancy between the official salaries of the official and his relatives versus the actual market value of the acquired property. Furthermore, investigators documented a series of complex financial transactions specifically designed to launder the proceeds and obscure the ultimate beneficial owner.
From the Prosecutor’s Statement: “Financial analysis revealed a significant disparity between the legitimate income of the official and associated individuals compared to the value of the acquired assets. Financial transactions aimed at concealing the true ownership of the property were formally recorded and documented.”
Law enforcement agencies systematically built their case against the former official over a prolonged period, expanding the evidence base in stages:
January 2025: Oleh Druz was detained. He was served his initial notice of suspicion for illicit enrichment exceeding $1 million acquired during the full-scale invasion, alongside charges of filing false declaration data.
February 2026: Investigators served a second notice of suspicion regarding the laundering (legalization) of criminally obtained property.
Current Stage: The pre-trial investigation has officially concluded, and the indictment has been formally referred to court for a trial on the merits.
Oleh Druz’s actions have been classified under several articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine covering corruption offenses and money laundering during martial law. If found guilty in court, the former official faces a lengthy prison sentence, the confiscation of his assets, and a ban from holding public office.