The ex-head of the prisons of the Lviv Region received refugee status in Canada

Law enforcement officers suspect the former head of the penitentiary service of the Lviv region and the Western region, Ihor Tymochka, of embezzling state funds. According to the investigation, Tymochko organized a business trip to Canada to participate in a seminar, but used this opportunity to obtain refugee status.

As stated in the case materials published in the court register, the Lychakiv District Court of Lviv granted investigators of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and Canadian law enforcement officers access to documents related to Tymochka's stay in Canada. This includes information about his journey to the country, payment for the flight, participation in the seminar "Rights of Detainees and Support for Ethnocultural Offenders", as well as information on submitting documents for refugee status.

Law enforcement officers found out that 52-year-old Ihor Tymochko, taking advantage of a business trip to Ottawa, received refugee status, as well as a residence permit, employment and social assistance in Canada. The visit took place from March 27 to April 5, 2024, and the costs of the flight and accommodation were covered by the budget.

The investigation believes that Tymochko illegally used budget funds to cover his personal expenses, since the purpose of the trip was to obtain refugee status, and not to perform official duties.

Since the investigation does not have complete information about Tymochka's stay in Canada, the SBI plans to apply for international legal assistance, for which it is necessary to obtain the permission of the Ukrainian court. The judge granted the investigator's request, providing access to relevant information from Canadian authorities.

Ihor Tymochko was detained in September 2024 on suspicion of bribery . The investigation claims that he received bribes from a company that operated on the territory of an institution controlled by him. He was detained while receiving more than 2,000 euros. After that, Tymoch was fired from his job. He paid 2 million hryvnias as bail and was released from the pretrial detention center . The pre-trial investigation is ongoing.

We will remind you that Ihor Tymochko is a figurehead of the base of "EBK".