Latest Anti-Corruption Updates
Case Against Ex-SSU Cybersecurity Chief Vitiuk Sent to Court
SAPO and NABU referred to court the case against ex-SSU cybersecurity chief Illia Vitiuk. He is accused of illicit enrichment and false declarations over a UAH 21.6 million apartment purchase and the unverified legal origin of part of the funds
NABU Searches Ex-KNISE Head in Vitiuk Case
NABU searched the home of former KNISE head Oleksandr Ruvin in a case over a potentially falsified appraisal of the apartment owned by ex-SBU cybersecurity chief Illia Vitiuk’s wife. Investigators seized Ruvin’s mobile phone
Two Zakarpattia SSU Officers Suspected of Smuggling
Two SSU officers in Zakarpattia were charged with organizing the illegal border crossing of two men liable for military service. According to the SBI, they demanded a total of $33,000 to arrange their exit from Ukraine
SAPO Sends SSU Officer Artem Shylo Case to Court
SAPO has referred to court the case against SSU officer Artem Shylo, his former subordinate, and two other defendants. They are accused of embezzling funds from Ukrzaliznytsia and laundering assets obtained through criminal activity
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
SSU Uncovers Bribery Scheme at Sumy University
SSU suspects a Sumy university unit director of running a $6000 bribery scheme for dissertation defenses, facing up to 6 years in prison
Vityuk Suspected of Illicit Enrichment
NABU and SAPO suspect ex-SBU cybersecurity chief Illia Vityuk of illicit enrichment and false declaration over a UAH 21.6M apartment purchase. SSU claims it’s retaliation
Court Halts Case Against Ex-SSU Officer Hromyk
The court suspended the case of Oleksandr Hromyk, former SSU officer, due to his mobilization to the Armed Forces. He is accused of leading a criminal group at Volyn Customs, causing UAH 475M in damages
SSU and National Police aided Komarnytskyi’s escape
Four SSU officers and two police officers helped businessman Denys Komarnytskyi illegally leave the country
SSU canceled 470 fake disability certificates
SSU annulled 470 fake disability certificates issued in Kharkiv for draft evasion. Organizers charged $2,000–$5,000 per certificate. Suspects have been officially charged
SSU: Zdolbuniv mayor to stand trial for bribery
The Zdolbuniv mayor will stand trial for bribery, while his accomplices face charges of influence peddling. They demanded over UAH 500,000 for land lease approval
SSU detains tax officer for $20,000 bribe
SSU detained a chief tax inspector while receiving a $20,000 bribe. The official allegedly demanded the sum to annul a company's tax obligations