Latest Anti-Corruption Updates
Former tax official exposed for hiding Bulgarian property
A former tax official in Zaporizhzhia hid the purchase of Bulgarian property worth ₴4 million by registering it under her minor daughter. She is suspected of falsifying asset declarations. The investigation continues
NACP uncovers illegal enrichment of Zakarpattia customs officer
The NACP found signs of illegal enrichment worth ₴23 million linked to customs officer Vasyl Pupena. Property is registered to relatives. The materials were forwarded to SAPO for possible prosecution
Law enforcement exposes criminal group led by MP
The SSU, NABU and SAPO exposed a criminal group led by a member of parliament. Authorities documented a $250,000 extortion. The MP claims political pressure and attempts to block her activity
Kickback scheme uncovered at Correctional Colony No. 98
An official from Colony No. 98 is suspected of demanding 10% kickbacks from entrepreneurs. He allegedly took a ₴600,000 bribe. The court placed him in custody with bail set at ₴499,000
Kyiv City Administration official to face trial over building repairs
Dmytro Zahumennyi will stand trial for repairing a privatized building with budget funds. Investigators claim over ₴1.2 million in losses, while the defense insists the case is politically motivated
Court places former Energoatom official under house arrest
The court imposed 24/7 house arrest on Yurii Sheiko, suspected of causing state losses in a nuclear liability insurance deal. Investigators mention a Russian-linked insurer, while the defense denies wrongdoing
SAP seeks confiscation of 8 million UAH in MP Lytvynenko’s assets
SAP filed a claim to confiscate over 8.6 million UAH in luxury cars effectively owned by MP Lytvynenko. NACP found the vehicles were registered to associates but used by the MP. The assets were deemed unjustified and may be seized for the state
Community head near Lviv detained with 1 million UAH bribe
The head of the Murovane community, Bohdan Svystun, was detained while receiving a 1 million UAH bribe for granting access to 135 hectares of land without proper authorization. He and an accomplice face charges for large-scale illicit gain. Both were detained near the council building
Scheme for draft deferments exposed in Lviv region
A former tax officer and a TCP employee organized a scheme to produce fake documents for draft deferments, charging 1,000–1,500 USD. Two episodes were documented, and at least seven men may have received illegal deferments. The suspects were notified of charges and received preventive measures
Court orders in-absentia custody for Mindich in Energoatom scheme
HACC placed businessman Timur Mindich in in-absentia custody over his alleged role in an Energoatom corruption scheme. No bail was set due to lack of contact with his state-appointed lawyer. Mindich is on the national wanted list, and procedures for an international notice and his return are underway
Former Energoatom vice president Sheiko detained in Kyiv
Former acting first vice president of Energoatom Yurii Sheiko was detained in Kyiv. He is expected to be charged with embezzling over 18 million UAH and involvement in insurance contract schemes linked to Russian capital. Prosecutors and the SSU are preparing a preventive measure as the investigation continues
Court partly rejected Chernyshov’s appeal in Energoatom case
The HACC Appeals Chamber partly dismissed former minister Oleksii Chernyshov’s appeal on his preventive measure. He remains in custody until January 16 with a 51 million UAH bail option, which was previously paid. The court returned his Ukrainian passport, while the foreign passport remains seized