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title: "Raid in Odesa: SBU Uncovered New Suspects in Torture Cases at TCC, Total Number of Defendants Reaches 13"
description: "⚖️ SBU uncovered new suspects in torture cases at the Odesa TCC. The total number of defendants has grown to 13. The investigation established a scheme of extortion and illegal detention. Odesa is the leader in complaints against TCC in 2026. #Odesa #SBU #TCC #Torture #Ukraine2026"
date: 2026-08-12T11:44:01.000Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/raid-in-odesa-sbu-uncovered-new-suspects-in-torture-cases-at-tcc-total-number-of-defendants-reaches-13
tags: [ukraine, odessa, tck, torture, dbr, human-rights, corruption]
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# Raid in Odesa: SBU Uncovered New Suspects in Torture Cases at TCC, Total Number of Defendants Reaches 13

![DBR and police officers conduct a raid in Odesa, detaining suspects in torture cases at TCC](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/12/dbr-obvinila-novykh-podozrevaemykh-v-odesskom-tsk/dbr-obvinila-novykh-podozrevaemykh-v-odesskom-tsk-1.webp)

## 🎯 Key Points

- SBU added 4 new suspects to the case of torture at the Odesa TCC.
- The total number of defendants in the case has reached 13 people.
- A scheme of extortion was established: they demanded $50k, stole $30k.
- The Odesa region leads in complaints against TCC actions in 2026.
- 9 defendants are already in custody without the right to bail.

The situation regarding human rights and the legality of actions by conscription commissions in the Odesa region intensified in August 2026. The State Bureau of Investigation (SBU) announced an expansion of the criminal proceedings concerning the illegal detention and torture of civilians. Investigators established the involvement of four more employees of the district Territorial Center for Mobilization and Social Support (TCC) in these crimes.

### New Suspects and the Structure of the Criminal Group

According to the official SBU statement, the total number of suspects in this high-profile case has risen to 13. Earlier, in June 2026, the bureau had already exposed the core of the criminal group, consisting of nine people: six employees of the same district TCC and three representatives of a local public organization. The new arrests confirm the systemic nature of the violations, where a wide circle of individuals, including both law enforcement officers and civilian activists, are involved in illegal actions.

### Mechanism of Illegal Detentions and Torture

The investigation has established a clear scheme of action for the criminal group. Representatives of the public organization performed the function of "reconnaissance": they sought out men subject to conscription and collected compromising or personal information about them. This information was then passed to TCC employees, who organized the illegal delivery of men to the center's premises. During the investigation, numerous facts of cruel treatment were documented: illegal detention, physical violence, intimidation, and psychological pressure on the detainees.

### Financial Motives and Robbery

One of the most shocking aspects of the investigation was the extortion of large sums of money from the detainees. According to the investigation, members of the group demanded $50,000 from one of the detained men. Furthermore, during the illegal detention in a TCC service vehicle, $30,000 was stolen from the victim. These actions are classified as robbery committed by an organized group, which, in combination with torture and illegal deprivation of liberty, entails severe criminal punishment.

### Status of Defendants and Reaction of Human Rights Defenders

Nine previously exposed participants of the group are already in custody without the right to bail. Procedural actions are also being taken against the new suspects. In August 2026, the Ombudsman of the Verkhovna Rada for Human Rights, Dmytro Lubyntsev, confirmed that the Odesa region leads the rating of regions in terms of the number of appeals related to illegal actions by TCC employees. Since the beginning of the year, 453 complaints from residents of the region have been received by the ombudsman's office, including forced detentions and the use of physical force against civilians.

## ❓ FAQ

### Q: How many suspects are there in total in the case of torture at the Odesa TCC?
**A:** As of August 2026, the total number of suspects is 13 people.

### Q: What crimes did the group commit?
**A:** The group is accused of torture, illegal deprivation of liberty, robbery, and extortion of money from civilians.

### Q: Why does the Odesa region stand out in the complaints rating?
**A:** According to the Ombudsman for Human Rights, since the beginning of 2026, 453 complaints have been received in the region regarding illegal actions by TCC employees, which is the maximum figure.