The tragedy happened more than two years ago, on August 3, 2023. A 10-year-old boy died while swimming in a football camp in Khodosivka, Obukhiv district. His life could have been saved if adults had not left children without proper supervision and safe conditions.

Already the day after the tragedy, the camp coach, who directly organized the children's rest, was notified of suspicion under part 3 of Art. 135 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (abandonment in danger, without supervision of children who were in a reservoir, which led to the death of a minor child as a result of drowning).

In November 2023, the indictment was sent to trial. 

Indeed, the trial of the case was delayed, but on the initiative of the Prosecutor's Office, it was intensified. The case is currently in the final stages of evidence research. The court has scheduled six court hearings for the next two months, which should speed up the decision.

In addition, during the pre-trial investigation, it was established that the director of “Benfica Ukrainian Football Academy” LLC committed gross violations of the requirements of the legislation of Ukraine on labor protection, which caused the death of a child. This fact was confirmed by the conclusions of forensic examinations. 

On September 1, 2025, the director of“Benfica Ukrainian Football Academy” LLC was notified of suspicion for committing a criminal offense provided for in part 2 of Art. 271 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (violation of labor protection requirements, which caused the death of a person), which was served according to the rules of criminal procedural legislation. 

Since the director is currently abroad, measures are being taken to declare her internationally wanted and initiate extradition proceedings to Ukraine for prosecution.

Note: In accordance with Article 62 of the Constitution a person is presumed innocent of a crime and may not be subjected to criminal punishment until proven guilty in a lawful manner and established by a court conviction.

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In the case of the death of a 10-year-old boy in a lake on the territory of the Olympic Village sports and recreation complex, his director was notified of suspicion