Latest Anti-Corruption Updates
Illegal border escape scheme for €20,000 exposed in Kharkiv
In Kharkiv, a serviceman and a Russian citizen were detained for organizing an illegal border crossing scheme for €20,000. The route included travel to Mukachevo and crossing a river. Suspects face up to nine years in prison
Tax official in Sumy region exposed in bribery case
NABU and SAPO exposed a Sumy tax official suspected of bribery. She allegedly demanded UAH 2 million and received UAH 1.5 million for facilitating business inspections. The official was detained and formally charged
Ex-PGO prosecutor Kulyk appeals arrest in UAH 641m case
Former PGO prosecutor Kostiantyn Kulyk appealed his in absentia arrest in a UAH 641 million abuse case. The court also authorized a special pre-trial investigation. Investigators say the scheme caused major state budget losses
SSU detains officials over $620,000 bribery scheme
The SSU detained two deputy heads of regional departments suspected of demanding $620,000 in a corruption scheme linked to the amber business. They were caught while receiving $270,000, allegedly to close a criminal case against a company
Kyivpastrans official to stand trial over embezzlement
A Kyivpastrans official will stand trial for allegedly embezzling over UAH 1.1 million. Investigators say prices for railway equipment were artificially inflated in procurement documents during a 2023 contract funded from the city budget
HACC Appeals Chamber cancels suspicion against Forests of Ukraine head
The HACC Appeals Chamber cancelled the illicit enrichment suspicion against Forests of Ukraine CEO Yurii Bolokhovets. The court had also lifted his bail earlier. Investigators alleged he acquired assets worth over UAH 10 million without lawful sources
Legal aid lawyer in Ternopil suspected in draft evasion scheme
A legal aid center lawyer in Ternopil was detained for allegedly demanding €2,560 to influence TCP officials and remove a draft-age man from the wanted register. The court placed her in custody with the option of bail
Soldier and ex-council deputy suspected in draft evasion scheme
A serviceman and a former city council deputy in Kropyvnytskyi were suspected of helping men evade mobilization. For $11,500 they allegedly arranged medical diagnoses to declare clients unfit for service through decisions of the MMC
HACC to start trial in MP Horvat land case
HACC scheduled the trial of MP Robert Horvat and four others accused of illegally seizing 323 hectares of state land in Zakarpattia. Investigators say the scheme involving land registry officials caused nearly UAH 127 million in damages to the state
Officials exposed in UAH 14m fortification embezzlement
Authorities uncovered a scheme to embezzle over UAH 14 million during construction of defensive fortifications in Dnipropetrovsk region. Investigators say military officials and accomplices purchased materials through affiliated companies at inflated prices
Volyn district court judge may be dismissed over bribery
The HCJ disciplinary chamber suspended Volyn district court judge Ivan Silich over bribery allegations. Investigators say he and an accomplice demanded money for a favorable ruling in a civil case. The final decision on dismissal will be made by the HCJ
HACC sets hearing in illegal draft-age men travel case
HACC scheduled a preparatory hearing for April 17 in a case against judges of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi court and a lawyer accused of organizing illegal travel for draft-age men. Investigators say court rulings were used to obtain deferments from mobilization