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The police are investigating the labor and sexual exploitation of students at Poplavsky’s universities, — NGL.media.
Journalists examined a decision of the Pechersky Court, where the ruling was published without redacting the names of higher education institutions and restaurants. It turned out that at least 60 students were forced to work at the establishments “Pan Cheburek” and “Batkivska Khata” without employment contracts.
The case materials also refer to sexual exploitation. Female students were recruited for closed parties, banquets, and unofficial meetings for “third parties.”
Interestingly, the investigation began in February 2026 — immediately after Poplavsky’s contract with KNUKiM ended. Because of this, the main figure in the case so far is the current acting rector Ihor Komarnitskyi, a former dean and Poplavsky’s assistant.