Latest Anti-Corruption Updates
Lieutenant colonel suspected in transfer-for-bribe scheme
In Ternopil region, investigators exposed a law enforcement lieutenant colonel who allegedly demanded $5,000 to influence an MMC decision and arrange a serviceman’s transfer from a combat unit to a rear position or TCP
Police officials suspected of protecting porn studios
Investigators detained five suspects in a bribery scheme linked to protecting illegal online porn studios. Among them are senior police officials from three regions and an intermediary who allegedly collected payments from organizers
SBI exposes police officer in fraud against soldier
In Poltava region, an officer and accomplice defrauded a soldier of over UAH 600,000, promising medical help. Both were notified of suspicion for large-scale fraud
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
Three suspects in Kyiv bribery scheme for vehicle registration
Police in Kyiv exposed three suspects who demanded bribes of UAH 4,000–8,000 to speed up vehicle and motorcycle registration at service centers. Investigators say they recruited clients and promised to bypass the electronic queue for faster processing
Lviv police officer suspected of bribe for job placement
A Kyiv court placed a Lviv police officer in custody for allegedly demanding $6,000 to arrange a police job that would grant draft exemption. Investigators say he received $5,000 and was detained while taking another $3,000. Bail was set at UAH 342,000
Inspector from Odesa region to face trial for smuggling evaders
An inspector from Odesa region will face trial for accepting bribes to help draft-age men flee to Moldova without proper checks, falsifying records at border control
Ex-penitentiary head from Lviv to stand trial for bribery
Ihor Tymochko demanded bribes from businesses in correctional facilities. After paying a ₴2M bail, he was released. His case was sent to court
Economist took bribes for military deferrals at defense plant
In Lviv region, an economist at a defense plant took $3,500 bribes to hire conscripts for military deferrals. He was caught receiving a bribe
Illegal Border Crossing Scheme Exposed in Odesa Region
Organizers charged $6,000–$9,000 for aiding draft evaders in border crossings. Three suspects detained; money and evidence seized. Investigation ongoing
Ex-police major sentenced for bribe in Ivano-Frankivsk
An ex-police major was sentenced to 6 years for taking a $5,000 bribe from a Belarusian for immigration aid. He was caught in a sting after issuing threats
Six Illegal Gambling Establishments Exposed in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia
Authorities uncovered an illegal gambling network in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia, seizing poker tables, chips, slot machines, computers, and cash