The number of victims has nearly tripled
A resident of Lviv, suspected of fraudulent fundraising allegedly for SMA treatment, has returned to Ukraine from Italy and received a new charge.
This was reported by RBK-Ukraine, citing the Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko.
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More victims and a larger sum
The legal qualification of the actions remains unchanged, but the investigation has identified new victims. The number of victims has increased from 34 to 96 people, and the amount of damage has risen from 1.3 million UAH to 2 million UAH.
How Nazarij Husakov acted
The man organized fundraising through social networks and Telegram channels. He claimed there was an alleged critical need for an expensive drug for SMA treatment.
However, according to the Lviv City Council, since June 2024, he has been receiving this medication for free, funded by the local budget.
To promote the campaign, he used support from well-known media personalities and influencers. Funds were raised through PayPal and BuyMeACoffee platforms.
What the funds were spent on
The investigation has established that the collected money may not have been used for treatment. Possible expenses include gambling, investments in cryptocurrency, and personal needs.
During searches, a mobile phone and flash drives were seized. Their examination is ongoing.
A petition for round-the-clock house arrest has already been submitted to the court. Under the conditions of this measure, the man will only be allowed to leave his residence for medical assistance or to go to a shelter during air alerts.
The scandal surrounding Nazarij Husakov erupted after he refused to publicly report on the donations spent.
The mayor of Lviv, Andriy Sadovyi, confirmed that the city provides him with the medication for free.
Journalist Denys Bigus, who previously supported the activist, stated that he has lost trust. Husakov himself denies the accusations and claims that he spent the funds on rehabilitation and living expenses.
