The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau have reported a suspect among the employees of the State Border Service, who attempted to offer a bribe in cryptocurrency.

Source: SAP

Details: It has been established during the preliminary investigation that an employee of the State Border Service provided an unlawful benefit to a law enforcement officer to avoid detection of his illegal activities.

The bribe was in the form of the cryptocurrency "USDT" (equivalent to 355 thousand US dollars), transferred to the wallet of a mediator chosen by the officer. After the full amount was received in the mediator's wallet, it was converted to cash and handed to the officer.

It is noted that suspicions were announced to the officer and his mediator in early February 2025.

They are charged with the crime as per part 4 of Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

The preliminary investigation is ongoing.

Information regarding preventive measures is not disclosed.