Choreographer, who lost UAH 1 million in a casino for children's trip, is served with suspicion notice in Cherkasy

A choreographer who collected money from children's parents for a trip to Georgia and lost it in an online casino was served with a notice of suspicion in Cherkasy. About this reported Office of the Prosecutor General.

According to the investigation, the coach of a dance ensemble in Cherkasy region collected money from the children's parents for a trip to Georgia under the pretext of their participation in a festival.

In fact, she spent the money at her own discretion, namely, she lost in an online casino. It was more than UAH 1 million that she collected between April and July 2025.

Twenty-six people were recognized as victims in the proceedings.

The woman was served a notice of suspicion of fraud on an especially large scale. She was chosen a measure of restraint in the form of house arrest due to the fact that the suspect has a minor child.

• In June, a scandal erupted in Ukraine around Gusakov, a public figure suffering from SMA. Journalist Khudetska noticed on the situation with treatment fees. Later, Lviv Mayor Sadovyi said the city and the drug manufacturer had been providing Gusakov with the necessary drug for a year free of charge.
• On June 22, Zelensky reported on the Gusakov case – He had left the country before the scandal with the fees. On the same day, law enforcement officers two criminal proceedings were opened regarding fraud.
• June 27 searches were conducted in Lviv and Kyiv in the Gusakov case. Law enforcement officers checked all those involved.
• In July, the National Police in absentia said Gusakov on suspicion of fraud at a charity event.