Latest Anti-Corruption Updates

HACC resumes trial of ex-Odesa deputy mayor
HACC resumed the trial of former Odesa deputy mayor Oleh Bryndak, accused of involvement in a criminal organization and bribery. Proceedings had been suspended due to his military service

New case against ex-Spetstechnoexport head sent to HACC
SAPO sent to HACC a new case on alleged embezzlement of over UAH 146 million from defense enterprises. Among the accused are former Spetstechnoexport head Pavlo Barbul and several other officials and businessmen

HACC Appeals Chamber upholds suspicion against Komarnytskyi
The HACC Appeals Chamber upheld the suspicion against businessman Denys Komarnytskyi in a Kyiv land scheme case. Investigators allege the group unlawfully controlled decisions on land allocation and development

NABU seeks sanctions against ex-MP Ivaniushchenko
NABU initiated sanctions against former MP Yurii Ivaniushchenko in the Stolichnyi market land case. Investigators cite ties to Russia, business activity in occupied territories and use of a Russian passport

HACC sets hearing in ex-judge Redko bribery case
HACC scheduled a preparatory hearing for April 2 in the case of ex-judge Oleksandr Redko. He is accused of taking $700 to close an administrative case. Bail and procedural obligations were imposed

SAPO sends Shcherbyna judge case to HACC
SAPO sent the case of Pavlohrad judge Oleksandr Shcherbyna to HACC. A preparatory hearing is scheduled for April 2. The court earlier imposed obligations on him in a bribery case

HACC extends probe in Shurma green tariff case
HACC extended the investigation into a UAH 141 million green tariff scheme involving former deputy head of the Presidential Office Rostyslav Shurma until August 21. Funds were allegedly siphoned through affiliated companies

HACC to hear Didenko case by panel of judges
HACC ruled that the case of MP Yuliia Didenko and her husband over false asset declarations will be heard by a panel of judges. Investigators say they failed to declare assets worth over UAH 8 million

HACC sentences MP Marchenko to 2 years in prison
HACC found MP Liudmyla Marchenko guilty of bribery and sentenced her to two years in prison. She and her assistant received $11,300 for facilitating border crossing. The verdict will take effect if not appealed

Kyiv contractor to stand trial over repair embezzlement
A Kyiv contractor will stand trial for allegedly embezzling over UAH 330,000 during a lyceum renovation. Investigators say some works were not completed, but false reports were filed to receive budget funds

TCP official in Odesa suspected of UAH 300k bribe
A TCP official in Odesa was detained for allegedly demanding UAH 300,000 to transfer a soldier to the rear. Investigators say he promised to influence decisions and arrange discharge through the MMC. Bail was set at nearly UAH 1 million

HACC extends duties for ex-Ukrzaliznytsia official
HACC extended obligations until May 10 for former Ukrzaliznytsia official Roman Zhelizniak in a case on alleged embezzlement. He was ранее released on bail, which was reduced to UAH 1.5 million