Latest Anti-Corruption Updates
NABU clarifies: Umerov is not a suspect in the Mindich case
NABU Director Semen Kryvonos and SAPO head Oleksandr Klymenko confirmed that Rustem Umerov was questioned solely as a witness in the case involving businessman Tymur Mindich. They emphasized he is neither a suspect nor an accused. Investigators are examining possible interference by Mindich in officials’ work during Umerov’s tenure as Defense Minister
Former DACK head Vovk appeals dismissal to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court’s Grand Chamber is reviewing the appeal of former DACK head Pavlo Vovk, dismissed by the HCJ for violating judicial ethics. Case materials describe his attempts to influence disciplinary bodies, pressure the HCJ and HQCJ, and obstruct their work. Vovk denies wrongdoing and claims the HCJ’s decisions were unlawful
NABU and SAPO conduct searches at Andriy Yermak’s residence
NABU and SAPO carried out searches at Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak’s home. Yermak confirmed the investigative actions and said he was fully cooperating. Journalists recorded detectives entering the government quarter, while officials have not yet specified which case the searches relate to
NABU exposed ₴140 million embezzlement in heating and water projects
NABU and SAPO uncovered a scheme that stole over 140 million UAH allocated for heating and water supply in three frontline cities of Donetsk region. The operation was led by a regional housing department head, with funds paid for fake or uncompleted works. Residents were left without heating or water, and five suspects were charged
Rustem Umerov questioned by NABU as witness in “Midas” case
NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov was questioned by NABU as a witness in the “Midas” case linked to Timur Mindich. The interview took place on November 25, with Umerov answering all investigators’ questions. The case involves an alleged bribery scheme within Energoatom contracts that also includes suspects such as former Deputy PM Chernyshov
HACC Appeals Chamber did not review Chernyshov’s appeal in Energoatom case
The HACC Appeals Chamber denied reports that it reviewed Oleksii Chernyshov’s appeal on the preventive measure in the Energoatom case, noting the ruling concerned another suspect. Chernyshov said the November 25 hearing was postponed and he learned of the decision from Facebook
Kyiv City State Administration deputy head Prokopiv returns to duties
Kyiv Deputy City Administrator Volodymyr Prokopiv has resumed his duties after being suspended. Anti-corruption bodies, including NABU, NACP and the KCSA’s relevant department, found no violations in his actions. The decision was formalized by Mayor Vitalii Klychko
SSU detained head of Lviv medical university expert team for bribery
The SSU detained Valentyna Fedevych, head of the ECOPFO expert team at Lviv Medical University, for allegedly demanding $2,000 to extend a disability group and influence commission decisions. She was caught receiving the full bribe, and investigators seized documents confirming the scheme
Chernyshov’s appeal on HACC preventive measure dismissed
The HACC Appeals Chamber upheld the preventive measure for former Deputy PM Oleksii Chernyshov, suspected of illicit enrichment. Judges found no grounds to alter detention with a 51.6 million UAH bail option. The ruling took effect immediately and cannot be appealed
Ex-Mukachevo DSA head Haidai mobilized into Armed Forces
Former Mukachevo DSA and Luhansk RMA head Serhii Haidai announced his mobilization into the Armed Forces. He said he is returning east as a serviceman but did not specify his unit or role
Supreme Court upheld sentences for ex-Pivdendiproshaht officials
The Supreme Court upheld the sentences of former Pivdendiproshaht managers Yurii Sevastyanov and Oleksandr Tatarkiin, who received over seven years in prison for attempting to seize state enterprise funds
Chernyshov appealed HACC preventive measure decision
Former Deputy PM Oleksii Chernyshov appealed the HACC ruling on his preventive measure. The complaint was filed on November 24. Details remain undisclosed, and the court panel has been appointed