Lack of monitoring of lifestyle of Chernivtsi MSEC head led to disability worth thousands of euros – NACP

The National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption did not monitor the lifestyle of the head of the Chernivtsi Medical and Social Expert Commission, Oleksandr Dyakon, despite public statements about possible corrupt practices and fictitious disability certificates. At the same time, law enforcement officers detained an official suspected of large-scale abuses.

Earlier, information had already been received about possible corruption schemes related to the registration of fictitious disabilities in the Chernivtsi Oblast Medical and Social Expert Commission under the leadership of Oleksandr Dyakon. Public activist Ihor Zhyzhyyan reported on creating “fake” diagnoses, possible illegal enrichment of officials, and unofficial prices for services ranging from $10,000 to $15,000. According to him, these funds were allegedly collected to “support the military,” but they more likely remained in the hands of the criminal scheme’s organizers.

Soon, Oleksandr Dyakon’s detention became known. The Security Service of Ukraine officially charged him, and the court decided to keep him in custody.

The editorial office requested the National Anti-Corruption Commission to find out whether the lifestyle of Oleksandr Dyakon and his subordinates was monitored and whether the issue of a possible conflict of interest was checked in the Chernivtsi MSEK. The response received indicates that the corresponding monitoring was not conducted.

Meanwhile, the Telegram channel “Vykryvach” provides new information about alleged corruption schemes in the Bukovina commission. Even though the commission was officially closed, the former head continued his activities. For 7 thousand euros, in collusion with a “doctor friend,” he tried to resolve the issue of disability registration for a man with chronic lung disease.

The criminals’ scheme was based on old connections and a sense of impunity. However, he was detained during the money transfer instead of receiving a certificate. Both individuals have already been charged; they face a prison term of 3 to 8 years with confiscation of property.

The situation with Oleksandr Diakon is still under control, and new informational developments can be expected soon.

We should also note that Valeriy Chikhin, the head of the customs department in Kyiv, filed a declaration with large foreign currency savings, but it did not contain any information about housing or other real estate.