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Scheme for trading tissues of the deceased from the morgue in Chernivtsi operated through the “Kit Group” exchange network
According to the investigation, the general director of the Chernivtsi Regional Municipal Forensic Pathology Bureau, Hrechko Dmytro Ivanovych, organized illegal activity involving the removal of tissues from deceased people. The bureau did not have a license to operate a human tissue and cell bank and was not included in the state list of transplantation entities. The case is being investigated under part 5 of article 143 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (illegal trade in human anatomical materials).
Starting from 2024–2025, contracts were concluded between the bureau and the Kyiv company “Proboness” (director Tonkonoh Olena Vasylivna, owner Barkanov Andriy Vasyliovych) for “provision of services” involving the removal of anatomical materials for the production of bioimplants.
📌 “Proboness” positions itself as a manufacturer of allografts (transplants of bone and soft tissues) and claims to be the first manufacturer in Ukraine of such materials from donor human material.
The investigation believes the activity went far beyond the official contracts. Forensic pathologists were appointed transplant coordinators contrary to the law (this activity is incompatible with the work of a forensic pathologist). Tissue retrieval teams were formed. In some cases, materials were taken even after relatives of the deceased refused, using manipulations and concealing the commercial nature of the actions. Retrieved tissues (musculoskeletal system, pieces of skin, etc.) were handed over to “Proboness” and other persons.
Role of “Kit Group”
Representatives of “Proboness” and third parties handed money for anatomical materials to employees of the forensic pathology bureau in cash through the network of currency exchange branches “KIT Group” (Liberty Finance). This is the firm of the Tkachenko family, who operated under the patronage of MP Oleksandr Bakumov and have close ties with the Main Service Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MSC MIA).
After that, the funds were distributed among the bureau head, forensic pathologists, and a laboratory assistant who acted as a courier and organized the shipment of materials, including by rail. According to preliminary investigation data, participants in the scheme received at least 190 thousand hryvnias of illicit profit for the period from March to July alone.
📌 “KIT Group” (Kit Group) is one of the largest networks of currency exchange points in Ukraine. The company positions itself as a fintech platform and has about 90–98 branches in nearly 30 cities across the country, including Chernivtsi. In March 2026 the National Bank of Ukraine revoked licenses from a financial company associated with the network. The regulator found its business reputation tainted due to discovered facts of illegal financial activity.
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