Rector of Bogomolets Medical University Yuriy Kuchyn was informed of the suspicion

The rector of the O.O. Bogomolets National Medical University, Yuriy Kuchyna, was informed of suspicion of official negligence, according to media reports. Law enforcement officers also plan to apply to the court with motions to impose round-the-clock house arrest and remove the official from duty.

What is the rector suspected of

According to journalists, on October 29, 2026, Yuriy Kuchyna was informed of suspicion under Part Two of Article 367 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

This article provides for criminal liability for official negligence that has caused grave consequences.

At the same time, the specific circumstances of the alleged offense and details of the criminal proceedings are not currently disclosed.

According to the publication, on October 30, investigators plan to apply to the Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv with motions to impose a preventive measure on the rector in the form of round-the-clock house arrest and his removal from office.

There was no official confirmation of the reported information from law enforcement agencies at the time of publication of the source. Journalists noted that they are preparing a corresponding information request.

What threatens for official negligence

Part two of Article 367 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine establishes liability for failure to fulfill or improper fulfillment of their duties by an official due to dishonest attitude towards them, if this has caused serious consequences.

The sanction of the article provides for imprisonment for a term of two to five years with possible deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for a term of up to three years and with or without a fine.

At the same time, reporting suspicion does not mean proving the person’s guilt.

What is known about Yuriy Kuchyn

Yuriy Kuchyn has headed the O.O. Bogomolets National Medical University since 2020.

He is a Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor of the Department of Surgery, Anesthesiology and Intensive Care at the Institute of Postgraduate Education of the University.

Kuchyn also holds the title of Honored Doctor of Ukraine. In 2021, he was elected a Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, and in 2022 he became a laureate of the National Prize of Ukraine named after Boris Paton.

Currently, there is no information about the court’s decision on a preventive measure or the removal of the rector from office.

According to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent of committing a crime until his guilt is proven in accordance with the law and established by a court verdict.