On Wednesday, Ukraine’s SBU security service searched the residence of a Ukrainian MP, Yuriy Aristov, following allegations that he went on a holiday to the Maldives.
According to reports, Aristov first traveled to Lithuania for a work-related trip but later claimed to be sick. He embarked on a journey to the Maldives, where he stayed at a luxury hotel with his family.
The incident has sparked an investigation into the MP’s actions, raising concerns about the authenticity of his sick leave and the implications of his alleged actions.
Aristov’s actions have breached a wartime ban prohibiting officials from leaving the country. Additionally, men of conscription age must obtain special permission before traveling abroad.
As a result of this violation, a criminal case has been initiated against Aristov, which could lead to a potential prison sentence of up to three years if he is found guilty.
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According to the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and the Security Service of Ukraine, their initial investigations have uncovered that he was present on the private island of Ithaafushi in the Maldives in mid-July, despite being on registered sick leave. Ukrainian media spotted him during his time in the Maldives.
Aristov initially departed for a three-day business trip to Poland, and his stay abroad was extended from July 5th to July 22nd.
On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a speech cautioning public servants about the importance of upholding the country’s interests and avoiding actions that could be perceived as betrayal.
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“When you constantly see and feel the moral strength gained for Ukraine by our warriors, our people, who are doing everything possible and impossible for the victory and preservation of freedom, any internal betrayal, any ‘beach’ [holiday], or any personal enrichment instead of Ukraine’s interests triggers fury at the very least,” he said, as per a report in the BBC.
As per a Facebook post by Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk, Aristov has submitted his resignation letter, and the issue will be addressed during the upcoming parliamentary session.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and President Zelenskyy’s anti-corruption campaign in January of the same year, several scandals involving top Ukrainian officials have been brought to light.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn