Appeals court to review conviction of Rivne regional council deputy head

The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court is ready to consider an appeal against the verdict sentencing Deputy Chairman of the Rivne Regional Council Serhiy Svystaliuk to 9 years in prison for receiving unlawful benefits and abuse of influence.
As is known, the anti-corruption court found Svystaluk guilty. He was sentenced to 9 years in prison. He was also banned from holding positions related to the performance of the functions of a local government representative for 3 years, both on a permanent and temporary basis or under special authority, with the confiscation of 500 thousand hryvnias.
In addition, the accused is obliged to: appear before the court upon each request; report any change in place of residence or work; hand over foreign passports for safekeeping and not leave the territory of Ukraine without the court's permission.
To complete preparations for the appeal hearing. To schedule the hearing of the appeals of the accused (Svystaluk) and his defense lawyers against the verdict of the High Anti-Corruption Court of May 7, 2026, for 09:30 on August 17, 2026 in the premises of the AC of the High Anti-Corruption Court
Let us remind you that Serhiy Svystaliuk is a person involved in the EBK base.



