Corrupt Practices at Territorial Recruitment Centers
Oleksandr Kachura, a lawmaker from the Servant of the People party, has exposed bribery schemes in Ukraine’s Territorial Recruitment Centers (TCCs). Speaking on the YouTube show “Vlast vs Vlashchenko” hosted by Natalia Vlashchenko, he said the price for being released from a TCC ranges from $10,000 to $15,000, depending on the district and region. A district TCC chief’s post costs $50,000, while a regional TCC chief’s post costs $150,000.
Kachura called for the complete dismantling of this system and a separate audit of every employee. He stressed that not all TCC workers are dishonest, but their work should still be evaluated.
“So my position is unequivocal: complete elimination and an audit of this. I do not support tarring everyone with the same brush, saying that all of them are absolute scoundrels. Each individual person must be audited,” Kachura said.
TCC Workers Are Getting Richer
Kachura also cited Konotop and Shostka as examples of the dramatic rise in wealth among TCC staff.
“In my hometown Konotop or in Shostka, everywhere, everyone knows how a TCC worker lives now. Sorry, he used to ride a bicycle; now there is a Land Cruiser under his house, and his wife drives a Cayenne,” he said.
Earlier, the State Bureau of Investigation (DBR) conducted searches at more than 100 TCCs across Ukraine, underscoring serious problems in the country’s conscription and military resource management system. These centers are responsible for mobilization, which makes this issue directly relevant to Ukraine’s defense capacity. Kachura’s remarks strengthen the case for rigorous audits and institutional reform to restore public trust in the recruitment system.
These alarming revelations come on the heels of the National Police's announcement regarding suspicions against 76 TCC leaders for misconduct. This ongoing investigation highlights the urgent need for transparency and accountability within the recruitment system. For further details on the actions being taken against TCC officials, see the full report on the suspicions raised by law enforcement.