Latest Anti-Corruption Updates
Probation Center official in Dnipro suspected over $21,000 bribe
In Dnipro, law enforcement detained a district Probation Center head suspected of demanding over $21,000 from a wounded serviceman for influence on a decision to discharge him from military service
Military unit commander in Kyiv region suspected of systematic bribery
The SBI suspects a military unit commander in Kyiv region of repeatedly taking bribes from subordinates in 2023 in exchange for unofficial leave and travel outside the region. Investigators documented 14 episodes
ECHR rejects ex-judge Vovk’s complaint over NABU investigation
The European Court of Human Rights declared inadmissible a complaint by former OASK head Pavlo Vovk. The Court found no evidence of hidden motives by NABU and noted that Vovk failed to exhaust domestic legal remedies
Village council head in Odesa region suspected over UAH 95,000 bribe
In Odesa region, law enforcement detained a village council head suspected of demanding a UAH 95,000 bribe. Investigators say she promised assistance in leasing land for business purposes in exchange for money
TCP official detained in Chernihiv region over influence on MMC decisions
Law enforcement detained a district TCP officer in Chernihiv region who allegedly demanded USD 2,500 to influence an MMC decision. He was notified of suspicion and placed in custody with the option of bail
MP Kisel’s wife transferred luxury house to daughter after NABU
After NABU announced suspicion against MP Yurii Kisel, his wife transferred a luxury house near Kyiv to their daughter. Anti-corruption experts say such actions may indicate attempts to avoid possible asset seizure
Company director in Kharkiv region suspected of UAH 13.5 mln tax evasion
Investigators reported that a company director in Kharkiv region evaded nearly UAH 13.5 million in taxes. According to law enforcement, she concealed actual income, avoided VAT registration, and submitted falsified registration and tax documents
Cherkasy official suspected over UAH 5.6 mln shelter losses
An official in Cherkasy region was suspected of negligence during the construction of a shelter at an educational facility. Investigators say failure to prepare proper design documents and contracts caused losses of UAH 5.6 million to the community
UAH 2.6 mln embezzlement scheme uncovered in UAV purchases
Law enforcement exposed an embezzlement scheme during the purchase of quadcopters for the Armed Forces in Poltava region. Due to inflated prices and falsified documents, the community lost UAH 2.6 million, and three suspects were notified
HACC Appeal Chamber partially changes Tymoshenko’s restraint
The HACC Appeal Chamber upheld Yuliia Tymoshenko’s UAH 33 million bail, rejecting the appeal. At the same time, the court allowed her free movement across Ukraine and communication with other MPs
Odesa officials suspected over UAH 18 mln army bed overpayment
Two heads of the Odesa Housing and Utilities Department were suspected of purchasing beds for the military at inflated prices. According to the SBI, the state overpaid nearly UAH 18 million in budget funds
Klymenko: MPs’ “envelope salaries” rose to $5,000
After the full-scale invasion, MPs’ so-called envelope salaries increased to $5,000 per month. According to SAPO, 41 MPs of the 9th Verkhovna Rada convocation have already been notified of suspicion