Latest Anti-Corruption Updates
Court allows in-absentia probe into ex-MP Vecherko
HACC’s appeals chamber approved in-absentia investigation of ex-MP Vecherko, suspected of abuses that caused over UAH 12 million in losses. A prior court had denied the request
Appeal to review MP Hunko’s sentence on May 20
HACC scheduled a May 20 hearing for appeals against MP Hunko’s 7-year sentence for bribery and fraud. Both his defense and SAP filed appeals challenging the verdict
Three HPP employees suspected of embezzling UAH 5 million
The director, engineer, and procurement head of a hydropower plant in Bukovyna are suspected of embezzling nearly UAH 5 million during overpriced repair contracts. They’ve been charged
Fake disability scheme to dodge draft exposed in Lviv region
Lviv tax officials ran a $3K–10K scheme helping men dodge mobilization by forging disabilities. They involved TCP, MSEC, and medical staff. Three were charged
HACC upholds suspicion against energy minister's adviser
The HACC refused to cancel the suspicion against Maksym Nemchynov in the coal abuse case. The defense appealed the ruling by investigating judge Volodymyr Voronko
Volyn doctor caught selling fake army-exemption papers
A Volyn psychiatric doctor issued fake medical documents for bribes to help men avoid service. He was caught receiving UAH 70,000 and now faces criminal charges
HACC lifts seizure of property in Krupa’s case
The HACC lifted the arrest on assets of Melnykova LLC linked to ex-MSEC head Krupa’s family. The NABU detective raised no objection, and the court deemed the seizure unjustified
Appeals Chamber releases Patskan from liability
The HACC Appeals Chamber closed the case against ex-Accounting Chamber head Valerii Patskan due to the statute of limitations, citing no evidence of a crime
HACC extends probe into ‘Dzvin’ system case
The HACC extended the investigation into the 'Dzvin' system case until August 19. Among suspects are ex-Deputy Chief of the General Staff Tymoshenko and others
Kostopil mayor resumes duties despite corruption case
Davyd Didukh, accused of a land fraud worth ₴1.3 million, returned to office after a 3-month break. The court imposed restrictions but didn’t suspend him
₴18M bail paid for ex-Deputy Head of OPU Smirnov
Ex-deputy head of the Presidential Office is accused of laundering millions via luxury property in Odesa. HACC approved bail, which has now been paid in full
SAP to refer Zvyahintsev’s case to court after May 9
SAP is ready to send the case against Customs chief Serhii Zviahintsev to court. He is accused of filing false asset declarations