Latest Anti-Corruption Updates
HACC extends obligations for accused Energoatom director
HACC extended obligations for Energoatom director Mykola Bozhko until April 3. He is accused of embezzling UAH 100M, with bail set at UAH 7M
HACC Appeals Chamber to review ex-OPG official’s verdict
HACC Appeals Chamber will consider appeals against the 6.5- and 6-year sentences of ex-OPG official Oleh Halchenko-Avilov and his accomplice for bribery incitement
SAP seeks confiscation of Justice Ministry official’s car
SAP filed a lawsuit to confiscate the car of the Justice Ministry’s regional head Vadym Kiriienko, claiming it was acquired unlawfully. Investigators found his income did not justify the 3.2M UAH purchase
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
SAP completed the investigation of the Head of Customs
NABU and SAP have completed the investigation into Acting Head of Customs Serhii Zviahintsev, suspected of false asset declaration. Case materials are now open to the defense
HACC approved a plea deal in the Ukrzaliznytsia case
HACC approved a plea deal with two defendants in the Ukrzaliznytsia procurement case. They were sentenced to 5 years but released on probation
Lviv Region Official Fined for Bribery in Import Control
A Lviv Region State Consumer Service official was fined UAH 34,000 for taking a $300 bribe to expedite import control clearance
Doctors in Khmelnytskyi Region Fined for Disability Fraud
Three doctors were fined for issuing fake disability certificates for bribes of $3,000–$8,000. Nearly UAH 8 million was seized from them
Zaporizhzhia Military Office Official Caught Taking Bribe
A Zaporizhzhia military office official took a $1,500 bribe to facilitate an illegal border crossing. Law enforcement arrested his accomplice
Court Seizes UAH 18 Million from Bucha TCP Head
The Shevchenkivskyi Court of Kyiv seized UAH 18 million from Bucha TCP head Leonid Vykhochko. He is suspected of bribery and illicit enrichment
HACC extends investigation into ex-deputy minister
The court extended the investigation into ex-Deputy Minister Khail, suspected of bribery, until March 25. He was arrested with an alternative bail of UAH 25 million
Village council deputy in Kyiv region has duties extended
HACC extended until April 4 the obligations of Deputy Shvydkyi, suspected of seizing 1,200 hectares of land. He must surrender passports and avoid contact with witnesses