The names of charitable foundations used as a cover for selling smuggled cars have been revealed.

The Lychakiv District Court of Lviv has made public rulings regarding the seizure of vehicles, documents, and phones belonging to the leaders of four charitable foundations from Kyiv and Lviv. They are suspected of selling cars that were imported into Ukraine under the guise of humanitarian aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This information is highlighted in an article by NGL.media.

On Monday, November 25, the Bureau of Economic Security reported the exposure of the leaders of charitable foundations who sold vehicles imported into Ukraine under the pretense of humanitarian aid for military forces. According to the prosecutor's office, the perpetrators brought over 700 vehicles into Ukraine, utilizing the credentials of charitable organizations. These cars were subsequently sold online for cash.

According to the rulings published by the Lychakiv District Court of Lviv, there are four charitable foundations involved: "Call of Hearts," "Confident Steps," "Love of the Native Land," and "Everything for Good." All were established in 2024, and all three of their leaders had previous convictions.

As NGL.media discovered, one of the exposed charitable foundations was founded in Horodok, Lviv region, by 44-year-old Volodymyr Mozola. He was previously convicted for growing cannabis and for committing domestic violence against his former wife.

The owner of the Kyiv charitable foundations "Love of the Native Land" and "Call of Hearts" is 35-year-old Serhiy Kulya. He has also faced legal troubles for assault, drugs, and robbery. Between 2022 and 2024, he became the head and co-founder of charitable foundations and companies in Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine.

The charitable foundation "Confident Steps" was established in Kyiv in September 2024 by 40-year-old entrepreneur Oleksandr Kaplia. He has also been convicted for intentionally causing moderate bodily harm.

According to the Bureau of Economic Security, citizens of Moldova are also involved in the vehicle fraud schemes.