Latest Anti-Corruption Updates

Community head allowed logging of 800 pines for a bribe
In Rivne district, the community head was caught taking a 40,000 UAH bribe for permitting the logging of 800 pines. He faces up to 10 years in prison with asset confiscation

Bulgaria extradites suspect in Ukrzaliznytsia case
Bulgaria extradited Nataliya Koltysheva, accused of embezzling UAH 94.8M during transformer procurement for Ukrzaliznytsia. She was detained with bail set at UAH 9.9M

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

HACC extends investigation into Rivne Customs case
HACC extended the investigation into Andriy Dziuba, accused of bribery. The pre-trial investigation term has been extended until July 3, 2025

HACC Allows Agriculture Deputy Minister Free Movement in Ukraine
HACC lifted travel restrictions across Ukraine for Markiyan Dmytrasevych but extended his obligations until February 19, 2025, amid ongoing bribery investigations

Lviv Commercial Court Judge Remains in Custody Despite Lower Bail
The HACC appeals chamber reduced bail for Lviv Commercial Court Judge Vasyl Artymovych to ₴10 million but upheld his detention on abuse-of-influence charges

SAP Filed Case Against Zaporizhzhia Regional Council Deputy
The SAP has filed charges against Zaporizhzhia Regional Council Deputy Vladyslav Kutsenko and two others, accusing them of a ₴650,000 bribe to a medical center director

Medical Workers Charged Over Fake Fitness Documents Sent to Court
Kyiv doctors accused of issuing fake unfitness certificates for $5,000–$8,000. Six buyers of such documents also face trial. Case submitted to court

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

SBI Charges Deputy Commander of 110th Brigade Over Fraud Scheme
Deputy commander accused of profiting from "ghost soldiers," causing UAH 2.2M in damages. A serviceman exposed the illegal activities, aiding the investigation

Appeal Court Upholds Sentence for Former State Export Control Official
Serhii Holovaty sentenced to 10.5 years for bribery. The appeal court upheld the decision, banning him from holding office and ordering asset confiscation

Ex-Odesa TCP Chief Gets Bail Set at UAH 402 Million
Yevhen Borysov detained with UAH 402 million bail. He is accused of obstructing the AFU military and other wartime crimes