Latest Anti-Corruption Updates

SAPO to challenge case closure of ex-MP Smirnov
Oleksandr Smirnov avoided conviction after the case was closed. SAPO will file a cassation appeal to the Supreme Court

Shurma and brother appeal in absentia arrest
Rostyslav Shurma and his brother appealed their in absentia arrest in a UAH 141 mln green tariff case. The HACC scheduled hearings

Donetsk forestry head to face trial for illegal logging scheme
A forestry official in Donetsk region will stand trial for charging UAH 10–20k for illegal logging permits. He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted

Ternopil region man held for illegal border crossing scheme
A man in Ternopil region was detained for arranging illegal crossings to Moldova, charging €20,000. He is now in custody as investigators probe accomplices

Appeal upholds 5.5-year sentence for ex-DACK judge Vlasenkova
The Appeals Chamber upheld a 5.5-year sentence for former DACK judge Olena Vlasenkova for bribery. She was taken into custody in the courtroom

HACC arrests Senichenko case suspect Kolot in absentia
The HACC ordered the in absentia arrest of Olena Kolot in the Senichenko case over losses exceeding UAH 700 million. The appeal upheld the ruling

Kharkiv builder suspected of embezzling UAH 300K
A construction company director in Kharkiv is suspected of inflating works and embezzling over UAH 300,000 from playground and sports court repairs

Kyiv scheme offered draft deferment travel for $7,000
A Kyiv scheme provided fake caregiving documents for draft deferment and travel abroad, charging $7,000. Suspects include lawyers and a local official

Authorities expose UAH 576M laundering scheme in defense contracts
Law enforcement uncovered a UAH 576 million laundering scheme via a conversion center tied to defense contracts. Seven suspects were charged and placed in custody

HACC extends obligations for ex-MSEC head Krupa
HACC extended obligations for former MSEC head Tetiana Krupa until June 15 in an illicit enrichment case, where bail is set at UAH 20 million

HCJ dismisses judge Artymovych in bribery case
The High Council of Justice dismissed judge Vasyl Artymovych, suspected of soliciting a $1 million bribe, citing a serious disciplinary offense

Appeals court upholds arrest of ex-minister Galushchenko
The Appeals Chamber of HACC upheld the detention of former energy minister Herman Halushchenko with UAH 200 million bail, rejecting the defense appeal