In Odesa, the director of a foundation was released from custody in a case involving the sale of humanitarian aid

In Odesa, the director of a charitable foundation was released on bail set by the court. He is suspected of selling humanitarian exercise equipment from Poland for $16,000.

Details of the investigation were reported by the police press office.

The court imposed a pretrial measure on the suspect—detention with the right to post bail. The man exercised this right and was released.

<picture></picture>PHOTO: Press Office of the National Police in Odesa Oblast

According to investigators, the man had long been involved in charitable work. He helped the Armed Forces of Ukraine, hospitals, schools, and businesses. However, law enforcement officials believe he used the foundation’s activities to illegally sell goods that had arrived from abroad as humanitarian aid.

Police documented the sale of exercise equipment that had been brought from Poland to Odesa. According to the investigation, from June to September 2026, the foundation’s director sold the equipment for $16,000.

<picture></picture>PHOTO: Press Service of the National Police in Odesa Oblast

The buyer was a local entrepreneur who sells sports equipment. Police noted that he was unaware of the equipment’s humanitarian origin or the ban on its sale.

During the investigation, law enforcement officers seized the charity foundation’s documents and the sold exercise machines. The director was notified that he is suspected of illegally selling humanitarian aid for profit during martial law.

Under the charged offense, the man faces five to seven years in prison, a ban on holding certain positions or engaging in certain activities for up to three years, and confiscation of property. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement officials are establishing all the circumstances of the case.

Ірина Глухова