Latest Anti-Corruption Updates
HACC Extends Obligations for Three Judges in Bribery Case
Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court extended procedural obligations until December 22 for former Lviv Regional Commercial Court heads Vasyl Artymovych and Mykhailo Yurkevych, and judge Iryna Malekh. They face allegations linked to a scheme involving $1 million for favorable court rulings
HACC Appeals Chamber Upholds Sentence Against Former Volyn Council Member
The HACC Appeals Chamber upheld the 3.5-year prison sentence for former Volyn Regional Council member Valentyn Koshelnyk for trading in influence. The ruling also includes a three-year ban on holding certain positions and the confiscation of funds equivalent to $10,000
HACC Appeals Chamber Orders Valuation of Migration Official’s Asset
The HACC Appeals Chamber ordered a construction valuation assessment of a shopping center in Khmelnytskyi region linked to the family of migration service official Vadym Sidletskyi. A lower court had deemed part of the asset unjustified and ordered UAH 7.3 million to be recovered by the state
HACC Removes Electronic Monitoring Requirement for Herman Galushchenko
The High Anti-Corruption Court lifted the requirement for former Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet while extending his other procedural restrictions for two months. He must remain in Kyiv and Kyiv region unless authorized to leave and surrender his international passports
Yurchenko’s Defense Appeals Nine-Year Prison Sentence
The HACC Appeals Chamber will consider appeals filed by MP Oleksandr Yurchenko’s defense and an SAPO prosecutor against his nine-year prison sentence for receiving an improper benefit. The verdict also includes asset confiscation and a three-year ban on holding certain positions
HACC Refuses to Close Case Against Tetiana Krupa’s Family
The High Anti-Corruption Court rejected a request by Tetiana Krupa, her husband and son to close criminal proceedings due to the expiration of the pretrial investigation period. The next hearing in the case against the former Khmelnytskyi MSEC head and her family is scheduled for October 28
HACC Fines MP Klochko for Missing Court Hearing
The High Anti-Corruption Court fined MP Andrii Klochko UAH 6,656 for missing a hearing without a valid reason. He is suspected of illicit enrichment exceeding UAH 11 million. The court noted that he could have joined the hearing remotely while abroad
HACC Schedules Preliminary Hearing in MP Skorokhod Case
The High Anti-Corruption Court scheduled a preliminary hearing for October 22 in the case against MP Anna Skorokhod, who is accused of receiving a $125,000 improper benefit. Her bail was set at UAH 4 million, and she remains subject to several procedural obligations
HACC Extends Obligations of Five MPs in Bribery Case
The High Anti-Corruption Court extended until December 9 the procedural obligations of five MPs: Yurii Kisiel, Mykhailo Laba, Ihor Nehulevskyi, Yevhen Pyvovarov and Olha Savchenko. NABU and SAPO suspect them of receiving improper benefits
HACC Appeals Chamber Releases Pavlohrad Plant Executives from Punishment
The HACC Appeals Chamber released Pavlohrad Chemical Plant CEO Leonid Shyman and commercial director Valerii Kyrylov from serving their sentences due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. It also overturned a UAH 36.2 million civil claim. SAPO is considering a further appeal
HACC Extends Obligations of Former Kyiv Deputy Mayor Olenych
The High Anti-Corruption Court extended the procedural obligations of former Kyiv Deputy Mayor Petro Olenych for one month in a case involving the alleged seizure of municipal land. NABU and SAPO suspect him of involvement in a scheme linked to businessman Denys Komarnytskyi
HACC Extends Former Deputy PM Chernyshov’s Obligations
The High Anti-Corruption Court extended until November 23 the procedural obligations imposed on former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov in a case involving alleged abuse of office and bribery. He must avoid contact with witnesses and suspects and cannot leave Ukraine without permission