Position: narcologist at the Military Medical Clinical Center of the Western Region.
The sphere of corrupt activity: medical.
Region of corruption activity: Lviv region.
Qualification: unknown.
Status: the punishment is UAH 34,000 fine, he must also pay UAH 16,600 in procedural costs.
The plot of the case: as stated in the verdict, narcologist Vasyl Pavlov, while working in the psychiatric clinic of the Lviv military hospital, demanded $5,000 from a serviceman for influencing the leadership of the MMC, to which he was a member. For a bribe, the MMC had to declare a soldier unfit for service with exclusion from military registration. Vasyl Pavlov declared that if the man does not give him a bribe, then he will be recognized as limited fit for service.
After handing over $5,000 at the end of January 2024, the narcologist was detained by law enforcement officers. At the court hearing, the accused admitted his guilt.
The case was considered by judge Hryhoriy Zhovnir, who examined all the materials and sentenced Vasyl Pavlov to a fine of UAH 34,000, and he must also pay UAH 16,600 in procedural costs. The verdict can still be appealed.
Persons potentially involved in corruption schemes: other participants in the corruption scheme are identified.
Assets: in the declaration for 2023, Pavlov indicated apartments, land plots and a garage. In addition, his wife owns a 1996 AUDI A6 car. He also stated that he had $10,000 in cash.
Scandals: in open sources there is no information about other scandals in which Pavlov would still appear.
Persons who should have reacted: in the case of Pavlov, the law enforcement officers reacted in time, however, he only received a fine.
Sources:
https://public.nazk.gov.ua/documents/3a89fd96-2e93-4dbe-821d-166a6b485d50