In the Zhytomyr region, a morgue worker was detained who committed a cynical crime and mocked the body of a deceased military man. During preparations for burial, he cut off a gold ring from the hand of the deceased defender.

For the crime committed, the man faces up to 7 years in prison. This was reported by the press service of the National Police..

According to law enforcement officials, during the funeral ceremony of her military husband, the wife noticed the disappearance of the ring from his hand. The woman turned to the police for help, because she was sure that the gold jewelry was in place before the body was placed in the morgue.

During the investigation, police established that a morgue worker who was preparing the body of the deceased defender for burial was involved in the disappearance of the ring.. The attacker cut off gold jewelry from the defender's finger using pliers.

During operational activities, employees of the police department No. 1 of the city of Malin, Korosten district administration, discovered stolen jewelry in one of the local pawn shops.

Investigators informed the defendant about the suspicion. 3 tbsp. 297 (Desecration of a grave, other burial place or body of the deceased) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The issue of choosing a preventive measure for him is currently being decided.. The man faces restriction of freedom for up to 5 years or up to 7 years in prison.

Let us remind you that on December 31, unknown persons stole Christmas trees from the graves of soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This happened at the central cemetery in the village of Rokitnoye, Kyiv region.

Earlier it was reported that law enforcement officers in the Kyiv region detained a man who, according to investigators, was involved in the theft. An attacker in one of the hostels in the region took the belongings of the Ukrainian military.