Idman.biz
The former president of the Ukrainian Football Association (UAF), Andriy Pavelko, has been officially added to the wanted list.
Idman.Biz reports that this was announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.
According to official data from the ministry, the date of disappearance of the former functionary is November 5, 2025. Pavelko is currently registered as a person evading pre-trial investigation bodies. The former president may have left Ukraine at the end of last year. It is assumed that disability documents led to his departure abroad.
Law enforcement agencies suspect Andriy Pavelko of embezzling and misappropriating property through abuse of office, as well as official forgery. The main elements of the investigation are related to fraud involving UEFA funds.
According to the investigation, financial transactions from the European Football Federations Association were directed to the accounts of a private entity, after which the funds disappeared. Estimated losses amount to 9.32 million euros.
Andriy Pavelko led Ukrainian football from 2015 to January 2024. After his resignation, Andriy Shevchenko became the new president of the Ukrainian Football Association.
