Latest Anti-Corruption Updates
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
Large-Scale Draft Evasion Scheme Uncovered in Dnipro
SSU and SBI dismantled a draft evasion scheme in Dnipro, with organizers charging up to $12,000. Key suspects were arrested, and evidence of fraudulent activities was seized
SSU Exposes Corruption in Ivano-Frankivsk MSEC
A middleman was caught bribing MSEC officials in Ivano-Frankivsk. Authorities seized $30,000 and undeclared real estate during searches
SSU Uncovers Corruption in Aviation Parts Procurement for AFU
SSU and NABU exposed AFU officials profiting from overpriced aviation parts contracts. Budget losses totaled 27.3 million UAH. Investigation continues
Fake Employment Scheme in Lviv Under Investigation
SSU is investigating a fake employment scheme in the Lviv Infrastructure Recovery Service, involving men of draft age hired to avoid military service
Extortionists Gang Led by Local Deputy Exposed in Dnipropetrovsk
The Security Service of Ukraine apprehended Yuriy Pryshchedko, a deputy of Podhorodnensky City Council, leading an extortionist gang demanding money from entrepreneurs and threatening violence
Bakanov's son bought an elite plot near Kyiv for a third of the price
Ex-SSU chief Bakanov's son, Artur Lazarenko, purchased land near Kyiv for a third of its market value and is building a 300 m² estate. Lazarenko claims the purchase was legal, with all necessary permits, though experts suggest property values in contracts are often underreported to lower tax burdens
The Security Service of Ukraine exposed the embezzlement scheme of UAH 36 million in spare parts for the Armed Forces
The former director of the defense plant and his accomplices were suspected of embezzling UAH 36 million on defective parts for the Armed Forces. Perpetrators face up to 13 years in prison
The head of the Western Department of the Ministry of Justice was detained for bribery
Ihor Tymoch was detained for extorting bribes from businessmen. He received payment for work in the colonies, delaying the signing of contracts. He faces up to 12 years in prison
Ex-General of the SSU Naumov was declared an international wanted by Interpol
Interpol has issued a wanted list for ex-SSU general Andrii Naumov, suspected of fraud and treason. Naumov left Ukraine before the Russian invasion and was detained in Serbia