Case of former chief psychiatrist of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Druz referred to court

The specialized defense prosecution of the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine has filed an indictment against former chief psychiatrist of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleh Druz. He is charged with laundering property obtained through criminal means in the amount of more than 34.5 million hryvnias (EUR 669,200).

According to investigators, in 2023–2024 Druz conducted financial transactions involving funds whose origin is linked to illegally acquired assets. The money was used to purchase cars and real estate, which were registered in the names of relatives, family members, and other individuals.

Law enforcement officials say they identified a significant discrepancy between the official income of the accused and persons connected to him and the value of the acquired assets. Financial analysis and an anti-corruption audit also revealed transactions that may have been aimed at concealing the origin of the funds and the actual ownership of the property.

Druz held the position of chief psychiatrist of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and simultaneously headed the psychiatric clinic of the Main Military Clinical Hospital. In January 2025, he was notified of suspicion of illicit enrichment and declaring false information. According to media reports, among the assets was a three-story villa with a swimming pool in Turkey valued at EUR 650,000. In February 2026, he received another suspicion — of laundering property obtained through criminal means.

The accused is currently in custody. In accordance with the presumption of innocence, a person is considered innocent until their guilt is proven by a court conviction.