50 tons of humanitarian aid were sold at the “7th Kilometer” market in Odesa: details from the Prosecutor General’s Office
4 May 15:31
In Odesa, law enforcement officials uncovered the illegal sale of 50 tons of humanitarian aid worth over 40 million hryvnias, which was intended to be distributed to Ukrainians free of charge. This was reported by the Office of the Prosecutor General, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
“According to the investigation, a former customs officer, a representative of a charitable organization, and their foreign accomplice are involved in this. The prosecutor’s office charges them with the illegal sale of humanitarian aid for profit (Part 3 of Article 201-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine),” the statement reads.
As the investigation established, the aid arrived from abroad through charitable foundations. It consisted of clothing and footwear that were supposed to be distributed free of charge to people in need. Instead, these goods ended up for sale.
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“From October of last year through April 2026, humanitarian aid was transported by truck to warehouses in Odesa, after which it was taken to the ‘7 Kilometer’ industrial goods market and sold for cash. To create the appearance of legality, documents were drawn up regarding the alleged transfer of aid between charitable organizations,” the OGP stated in its report
According to the agency, in reality, the goods were immediately sent for sale. According to the investigation, more than 50 tons of humanitarian aid, delivered in 11 separate shipments, were sold in this manner. The estimated value of the goods exceeds 40 million hryvnias.
During the investigation, law enforcement officers conducted over 60 searches. Documents related to the import and processing of aid, rough accounting records, mobile phones, and the goods themselves were seized. At the request of the Odesa Regional Prosecutor’s Office, the suspects were taken into custody with the possibility of bail.
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