The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine stated that the former head of the agency, Lieutenant General Serhiy Deyneko, who is suspected of bribery, was dismissed from military service in accordance with an order dated February 2. This was reported by the spokesperson of the State Border Guard Service, Andriy Demchenko.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Details of the Dismissal and Health Status
The dismissal of the former head of the border service took place in accordance with the requirements of the legislation, specifically the Law of Ukraine “On Military Duty and Military Service” and the regulations on military service in the State Border Guard Service. As Andriy Demchenko emphasized, the health status of the serviceman plays an important role in this decision; however, the disclosure of medical details is prohibited by law. It is known that during his service, Serhiy Deyneko sustained injuries, including a severe mine-explosive injury, and underwent multiple surgeries, the consequences of which remain to this day.
“The procedure for dismissal from military service is regulated by the Law of Ukraine “On Military Duty and Military Service” and the regulations governing the military service of citizens of Ukraine in the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. The aforementioned documents, among other circumstances, also define health status. The legislation prohibits the disclosure of medical information. However, I would like to note that medical examinations of the servicemen of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine are conducted by relevant commissions, which are independent in their decision-making regarding the health status of individuals,” stated Andriy Demchenko in a comment to Radio Liberty.
Denial of Rumors about Deyneko’s Departure and Other Details
The official representative of the State Border Guard Service categorically denied information that appeared in some media about the alleged departure of Serhiy Deyneko outside Ukraine. Demchenko emphasized that this information is not true.
Until early January, Serhiy Deyneko headed the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. Subsequently, there was a change in the agency’s leadership. On January 4, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko announced Deyneko’s appointment as an advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs, and after a brief rehabilitation, as the commander of a combat unit of the State Border Guard Service.
On January 22, it became known about the exposure by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office of the systematic receipt of illegal benefits by officials of the State Border Guard Service in exchange for facilitating unhindered border crossing. Among the suspects, law enforcement named the former head of the agency. Although the NABU did not disclose specific names, media reported on searches conducted at Serhiy Deyneko’s premises, but he did not comment on these investigative actions.
On January 30, the court chose a preventive measure for Deyneko in the form of bail set at 10 million hryvnias. It later became known that this amount had been paid.
Earlier, the State Border Guard Service denied information that Deyneko was dismissed due to the conclusions of a military-medical commission.