Latest Anti-Corruption Updates
Supreme Court Upholds 9-Year Sentence for Ex-SSU Investigator
The Supreme Court upheld the nine-year sentence for former senior SSU investigator in Odesa region Serhii Hlivinskyi. He was convicted of demanding and accepting an improper benefit from a US citizen in exchange for procedural and investigative actions favorable to him
HACC Sentences MP Yurchenko to 9 Years in Prison
HACC sentenced MP Oleksandr Yurchenko to nine years in prison for accepting an improper benefit. The court also banned him from holding certain positions for three years and ordered property confiscation. Bail of over UAH 3 million remains in place pending the verdict taking effect
Odesa College Official Suspected in Draft-Dodging Scheme
An Odesa college official is suspected of demanding $1,600 to influence an admissions committee and secure an applicant’s enrollment. Full-time study was allegedly meant to provide a mobilization deferment. He was detained after receiving the money and jailed with UAH 133,120 bail
Case Against Ex-SSU Cybersecurity Chief Vitiuk Sent to Court
SAPO and NABU referred to court the case against ex-SSU cybersecurity chief Illia Vitiuk. He is accused of illicit enrichment and false declarations over a UAH 21.6 million apartment purchase and the unverified legal origin of part of the funds
Oleg Kantor’s Suspension as Halych Mayor Extended
The Kalush District Court extended until November 9 Oleg Kantor’s suspension as Halych mayor and his procedural duties. He is accused of accepting an improper benefit and inciting a bribe. The trial on the merits is scheduled for October 14
HACC Extends Procedural Duties for HCQC Member Luhanskyi
HACC extended until November 10 the procedural duties of HCQC member Volodymyr Luhanskyi. He must report changes of residence and avoid contact with witnesses. Luhanskyi is suspected of illegally obtaining more than UAH 576,000 from the state budget
NABU Says Galushchenko May Have Influenced Energy Regulator
NABU said former minister Herman Halushchenko may have influenced the independent energy regulator while serving at the Energy and Justice ministries. Investigators found messages with regulator head Yurii Vlasenko allegedly giving instructions on inspections and NABU requests
Ex-Sambir TCP Head Suspected of Hiding UAH 4.5M in Assets
Former Sambir TCP head Bohdan Semenyna was charged with filing false declarations. Investigators say he concealed an apartment in Lviv and declared cash exceeding what could be accumulated from verified income. The total discrepancy exceeded UAH 4.5 million
Case Against Ex-Khmelnytskyi MSEC Head Referred to Court
SAPO referred to court the case against former Khmelnytskyi MSEC head Tetiana Krupa, her husband and son. Investigators say Krupa illegally enriched herself by UAH 160 million in 2020–2024, with part of the funds laundered through a sham property sale
Odesa official suspected of demanding $5,000 bribe
An official of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection in Odesa region was detained on suspicion of demanding a $5,000 bribe from a businessman in exchange for avoiding obstacles and violations during price controls
HACC panel to hear case of ex-Lviv court heads
HACC ruled that a three-judge panel will hear the case against former heads of the Lviv Commercial Court Vasyl Artymovych and Mykhailo Yurkevych and judge Iryna Malekh, who face charges of bribery and influence peddling
HACC to try ex-head of SpetsTechnoExport in absentia
HACC approved special court proceedings against ex-head of SpetsTechnoExport Pavlo Barbul, his former deputy Anton Voronin and businessman Viktor Markelov in a case involving the alleged misappropriation of over UAH 146 million from state defense enterprises