Arrest of Suspect in Administrative Building Arsons
Under the procedural leadership of the Black Sea District Prosecutor's Office of the Odessa region, a local resident has been charged with the intentional destruction of property by arson (part 2 of article 194 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
According to the investigation, the suspect received an offer in one of the messengers to carry out arsons of administrative buildings in the region for monetary compensation. He was also promised a safe escape abroad in case of 'danger.'
To achieve his goal, the man carefully coordinated the targets of the criminal acts and the amount of the agreed reward. Following conspiratorial measures, he wore dark clothing and gloves, which significantly complicated his identification.
Subsequently, the suspect prepared the necessary materials for committing the crimes, including polymer bottles filled with gasoline, and arrived at the buildings chosen as targets for his criminal actions. He poured fuel on the windows and walls, set them on fire, and recorded his actions on video.
From October to December 2024, in execution of his assignment, he set fire to a number of postal offices and administrative buildings of local government authorities, documenting his actions on video for reporting to the client. He received payments to his electronic wallet.
Law enforcement officers apprehended the criminal while executing the next assignment - setting fire to the premises of the Pension Fund office in the Ovidiopol district.
At the request of the prosecution, the suspect has been remanded in custody.
The pre-trial investigation is being conducted by investigators of the VPU No. 1 of the ORUP No. 2 of the National Police in the Odessa region, with operational support from the UKR National Police in the Odessa region and the Security Service of Ukraine in the Odessa region.
Note: According to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent of committing a crime and cannot be subjected to criminal punishment until their guilt is proven in a lawful manner and established by a court verdict.
