Corruption & Investigations
Ukraine’s Customs Service Sold Draft Exemptions: While Some Fight, Others Buy Safety
On October 15, a scandal erupted that tore the mask off Ukraine’s “fair mobilization.” Top officials of the State Customs Service were exposed in a scheme to sell positions — for a fee, a person could get a “critical” job and automatically avoid military conscription. This is not an isolated incident. It is a system where, while some die at the front, others buy their safety.