Nine employees of the Territorial Defense Forces (TDF) were sentenced in Odesa for torture, robbery, and unlawful detention.
Nine employees of the Odesa regional recruitment center have been found guilty of illegally detaining men, violence, and robbery during mobilization. Six received prison sentences ranging from five to seven years, while three received suspended sentences or restrictions on their duties. The investigation revealed numerous instances of assault, intimidation, and psychological pressure on the victims.
Nine employees of the Odesa regional recruitment center have been sentenced for illegally detaining men and using violence during mobilization.
Six of them received actual prison sentences – ranging from five to seven years. Another participant received a suspended sentence, while two others had their sentences replaced with probationary periods. This was announced by the State Bureau of Investigation. All nine convicted individuals admitted their guilt and reached agreements with investigators.
According to the investigation, employees of the military enlistment office illegally transported men to the recruitment center and detained them there. The victims were beaten, threatened, and subjected to psychological pressure. The group was exposed in June 2026 year.
During the searches, law enforcement officers seized rubber batons, hammers, and other items that, according to the investigation, were used for assault. In addition, there are reports of specific instances of sexual violence against the victims.