As reported by Kyiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office on Facebook
In the Kyiv region, law enforcement officers detained a citizen of the Republic of Moldova who, for a thousand dollars, set fire to a serviceman’s car.
This was announced in a statement by the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office.
Under the procedural leadership of the Bila Tserkva District Prosecutor’s Office, the Moldovan citizen has been notified of suspicion of obstructing the activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and intentional damage to property by arson (Part 1 of Article 114-1, Part 2 of Article 194 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine), the statement says.
– Bila Tserkva District Prosecutor’s Office
According to investigators, the suspect, via the WhatsApp app, received an assignment from unknown persons – to set fire to a serviceman’s car of the Ukrainian Armed Forces for a reward of one thousand dollars.
On the night of October 28, the suspect, acting from selfish motives, poured gasoline and set fire to a Skoda Octavia car parked near a residential building in the city of Bila Tserkva. The car belonged to a military unit and was used by a serviceman to perform official duties. The fire damaged the vehicle, causing property damage to the military unit,
– Prosecutor’s Office
The offender recorded his actions on video to report to the clients who ordered it.
The court ordered the suspect to be held in custody without the possibility of posting bail.
In addition, investigators are checking the possible involvement of the suspect in similar crimes aimed at undermining Ukraine’s defense capabilities.