Latest Anti-Corruption Updates
Supreme Court upholds sentence of ex-judge Yushchuk
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of ex-judge Yushchuk for influence peddling but released him from punishment due to the statute of limitations
HACC appeal panel upholds seizure of ex-General Staff deputy’s assets
HACC appeal panel upheld the asset seizure of ex-General Staff deputy Tymoshenko and his wife in the "Dzvin" case. Seized items include land, flats, and a car
Policeman to be tried for $17,500 bribe over border crossing
A policeman in Ternopil region faces trial for taking $17,500 to help a conscript get a medical exemption allowing him to leave Ukraine during wartime
Court extends MP Marchenko’s obligations until July
HACC prolonged MP Liudmyla Marchenko’s obligations until July 12. She is accused of influence peddling for a $11,300 bribe. The court banned contact with witnesses and required her passports
Ex-NSDC deputy secretary Hladkovskyi detained in Spain
Oleg Hladkovskyi was detained in Madrid. He’s accused of causing ₴17M in losses by overpricing military trucks in 2017. Ukraine seeks his extradition for prosecution
Contractor accused of embezzling ₴600K in Valky road repair
Prosecutors suspect a company director of inflating roadwork costs in Valky, Kharkiv region. The alleged fraud caused nearly ₴600K in damages. He faces up to 8 years in prison
Supreme Court Blocks Appeal on Official’s Car Seizure
The Supreme Court halted an appeal over the confiscation of a Mercedes owned by the mother of Odesa migration chief Andrii Moraru. Deadline to correct flaws is May 22
Appeal Upholds Verdict Against Mariupol Judge
HACC upheld the sentence of Judge Ihor Saraiev and his aide Tetiana Zolotar, convicted in absentia for a ₴15,000 bribe. They were sentenced to 7.5 and 6 years, respectively
SAP to Transfer Kirilenko Case to Court in July
Pavlo Kyrylenko is accused of illicit enrichment of UAH 72M and false declarations. The defense has until July 4 to review the case materials before it proceeds to court
Inspector from Odesa region to face trial for smuggling evaders
An inspector from Odesa region will face trial for accepting bribes to help draft-age men flee to Moldova without proper checks, falsifying records at border control
HACC extends duties for accused ex-Ukrenergo official
HACC extended pretrial restrictions for ex-Ukrenergo official Serhii Totskyi, accused of causing over UAH 10 million in damages through overpriced equipment procurement
Appeal to review verdict for Marakhovskyi and Boichenko
The HACC Appeal Chamber will review appeals against the verdict sentencing ex-prosecutor Marakhovskyi and ex-deputy Boichenko to 8 and 10 years for a $40,000 bribe