Latest Anti-Corruption Updates
Village head in Mykolaiv region to stand trial for negligence
A village head in Mykolaiv region will stand trial for negligence after approving works without checks, causing over UAH 630,000 in losses. Some works were not performed, yet funds were paid
SAPO appeals refusal to arrest ex-MP Ivaniushchenko
SAPO appealed a HACC decision refusing in absentia arrest of former MP Yurii Ivaniushchenko in a land case involving the Stolichnyi market. Prosecutors seek his detention as a preventive measure
HACC extends obligations in Shurma case
HACC extended obligations until May 19 for three suspects in the Rostyslav Shurma case over alleged embezzlement of UAH 141 million. Some restrictions were eased, including removal of an ankle monitor
HACC extends obligations for Kyiv council ex-commission head
HACC extended obligations until May 17 for former Kyiv council land commission head Mykhailo Terentiev, suspected of involvement in a land corruption scheme in the capital
Company director to stand trial over coal overpricing
A company director in Kharkiv region will stand trial for supplying low-quality coal at inflated prices. Investigators say forged documents caused over UAH 400,000 in losses to the regional council
HACC Appeals cuts sentence for Odesa region deputy
The HACC Appeals Chamber reclassified charges against Odesa region deputy Anatolii Khmilkivskyi and reduced his sentence to four years in prison. He was taken into custody following the ruling
HACC extends obligations for ex-cancer institute head
HACC extended obligations until May 17 for former Cancer Institute head Andrii Shypko in a case on embezzlement of over UAH 231 million. He is suspected of involvement in a criminal organization
Ex-RMA deputy head Gaiduk starts serving sentence
Former Ternopil RMA deputy head Ihor Gaiduk is serving his sentence in a correctional colony after an eight-year conviction for a UAH 1.8 million bribe. The verdict was upheld by HACC, appeal and the Supreme Court
Supreme Court sets hearing in MP Odarchenko case
The Supreme Court scheduled an August 4 hearing on cassation appeals in the case of MP Andrii Odarchenko, sentenced in absentia to eight years for bribery. Earlier HACC rulings remain in force pending review
Court refuses to remove ankle monitor for ex-commissar Borysov
The court denied former military commissar Yevhen Borysov’s request to remove his ankle monitor despite health claims. The defense filed motions to recuse the judge and prosecutor, to be reviewed separately
HACC sets hearing in MP Bondar embezzlement case
HACC scheduled a preparatory hearing for April 14 in the case of MP Viktor Bondar over alleged embezzlement of over UAH 140 million from Ukrzaliznytsia through overpriced procurement schemes
Supreme Court upholds plea deal in judge bribery case
The Supreme Court upheld the plea deal with Oleksii Biliashchevych in a $2,500 bribery case involving judge Serhii Burkhan. The defense appeal was dismissed, confirming earlier HACC and appellate rulings