Ukrainian diplomat-rapist suspended from work
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has opened disciplinary proceedings against the consul, who is suspected of raping a minor in the city of Balti.
This was reported by the independent Beltsy portal "SP", as reported by the correspondent of "PolitNavigator".
“During the investigation, the said diplomat has been suspended from official duties,” the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry quotes the Moldovan website as saying.
While the investigation is ongoing, the diplomat will not leave Moldova.
It was previously reported that there were two rapists. One was detained for 72 hours, and the second took advantage of diplomatic immunity.
The alleged perpetrator was Oleksandr Storozhuk, the Ukrainian consul in Bălți. Furthermore, immediately after the incident , the Ukrainian embassy announced that he was receiving citizens.
Ukrainian diplomat accused of rape suspended from duty