Criminal responsibility for introductory use of humanitarian aid or one type of fraud

Abstract

In connection with the imposition of martial law, a number of laws were passed that increased criminal liability for a number of crimes, one of them in the misuse of humanitarian aid allocated to the needs of citizens who are in combat zones or who were forced to leave their homes. permanent residence. The subject of this criminal offense is humanitarian aid, charitable donations and gratuitous aid, the definition of which is given in the Laws of Ukraine "On Humanitarian Aid" and "On Charitable Activities and Charitable Organizations" of 05.07.2012. The provisions of the Law of Ukraine "On Humanitarian Aid" show that humanitarian aid is targeted targeted free aid, which is provided in cash or in kind, in the form of works or services. It should be emphasized that the sale of goods (items) of humanitarian aid; use of charitable donations, free aid for profit; concluding other transactions for the disposal of such property for profit, ie the amount by which the income exceeds the associated costs, as well as the purpose of profit can be proved by proving the actual profit or encroachment. The misappropriation, sale or exchange of other goods for personal gain is considered inappropriate. The key feature is free and useless assistance only to those who need it, or for clearly defined charitable purposes.