Latest Anti-Corruption Updates
HACC Schedules Hearing in Case Against Former SBU Cybersecurity Chief Vitiuk
The HACC scheduled a preliminary hearing for September 10 in the case against former SBU cybersecurity chief Illia Vitiuk. He is accused of illicit enrichment and filing inaccurate declarations
HACC Forfeits Part of Bail Posted for Former Border Guard Chief
The HACC ordered UAH 108,850 of the bail posted for former State Border Guard Service chief Petro Tsyhykal to be transferred to the state budget. The court also set bail at UAH 2.25 million and required him to appear in court upon request
SAPO Appeals Verdict Against Former Agriculture Ministry Official
The HACC Appeals Chamber will consider appeals by SAPO and the defense against the verdict involving former Agriculture Ministry official Olena Polishchuk. She was convicted of influence peddling and sentenced to three years in prison but released from punishment due to the statute of limitations
Procedural Obligations Extended for Two Servant of the People MPs
The HACC extended until October 13 the procedural obligations of MP Yurii Kisiel, who is suspected by NABU and SAPO of receiving an improper benefit. Similar obligations for MP Mykhailo Laba were extended until October 12
HACC Again Refuses to Suspend Judge Shcherbyna’s Case
The HACC again refused to suspend proceedings against Pavlohrad District Court judge Oleksandr Shcherbyna, who is accused of accepting an improper benefit. His defense sought a suspension because of his mobilization
HACC Extends Obligations for AMCU Head Kyrylenko
The HACC extended until October 27 the procedural obligations of AMCU head Pavlo Kyrylenko and his wife Alla. NABU and SAPO accuse Kyrylenko of illicit enrichment worth UAH 72.1 million and false declarations
HACC to Try Ex-Prosecutor Kulyk in Absentia
The HACC authorized a special trial in absentia of former Prosecutor General’s Office official Kostiantyn Kulyk. He is accused of abuse of office in a case involving more than UAH 641 million in potential lost taxes and penalties
HACC Cuts Bail for Ex-SBU Cybersecurity Chief
The HACC reduced former SBU Cybersecurity Department chief Illia Vitiuk’s bail from UAH 9.08 million to UAH 7.49 million. NABU and SAPO suspect him of illicit enrichment and filing false declarations
HACC Extends Obligations for Ex-Lviv Court Heads
The HACC extended until October 25 the procedural obligations of former Lviv Commercial Court heads Vasyl Artymovych and Mykhailo Yurkevych, and judge Iryna Malekh. They are accused in a case involving a bribe for favorable court rulings
Court Cuts MP Horvat’s Bail to UAH 22.6 Million
The HACC reduced MP Robert Horvat’s bail from UAH 26.84 million to UAH 22.57 million. He and four others are accused of misappropriating 323 hectares of land in Zakarpattia, causing nearly UAH 127 million in state losses
HACC Extends Obligations for Ex-Prosecutor Gunko
The HACC extended until October 19 the procedural obligations imposed on former Prosecutor General’s Office prosecutor Oleh Hunko. He was previously released from custody on bail. SAPO accuses him of receiving an improper benefit
Court Extends MP Kuzminykh’s House Arrest
The HACC extended MP Serhii Kuzminykh’s 24-hour house arrest until October 20. SAPO accuses him of trading in influence for an improper benefit. The court also extended the procedural obligations imposed on him