A major corruption network involving Oleh Yashchuk, the former head of the detective unit at the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB), and top officials from Kyiv military recruitment offices (TCC) has been uncovered for organizing a fake employment scheme to evade mobilization and facilitate illegal border crossings. According to investigators, LLC «Transcomgroup» served as the primary front for concealing illicit income, money laundering, and running a criminal enterprise. Utilizing his former law enforcement connections, the ex-official also coordinated a financial network of over 20 front companies to funnel millions into offshore accounts.
The scheme was reportedly orchestrated by M.V. Tytenko, the founder and beneficiary of LLC «Transcomgroup.» According to preliminary data, he acted in collusion with Ye.Yu. Yakovchuk, the head of the Kyiv City TCC, and S.M. Kaluhin, the head of the Pechersk District TCC.
The enterprise, which officially holds a license for the international transport of hazardous cargo, was effectively turned into a hub for fabricating employment contracts. Men of conscription age were registered on paper as «drivers» and «logicians» despite lacking any relevant qualifications or permits. This status exempted them from military registration and granted them the legal right to cross the Ukrainian border via the «Shlyakh» system.
Oleh Yashchuk’s role in the operation was fundamental. According to an analysis of the Unified State Register of Declarations, on March 28, 2026, Yashchuk declared an income of 120,000 UAH from «Transcomgroup» for the year 2025. However, the official possessed no actual experience or safety permits required to handle hazardous goods.
Instead of performing logistics duties, Yashchuk leveraged his former connections within the Bureau of Economic Security to oversee the company’s financial operations. His primary objective was tax minimization and shielding the business from audits by regulatory authorities.
From the investigation materials:
«Behind the facade of a logistics company lies a much larger criminal enterprise: Yashchuk established a financial network of over 20 shell companies through which millions of UAH were funneled and subsequently converted into cryptocurrency.»
The proceeds generated from the draft-evasion scheme and shadow financial operations were systematically moved abroad. Investigations indicate that the laundered funds were used to purchase luxury real estate in Dubai and Vienna.
While inquiries into the case are ongoing, media reports suggest potential deliberate inaction by certain law enforcement figures regarding these findings. Currently, official agencies are preparing formal charges for all members of the organized criminal group.