Latest Anti-Corruption Updates
Court Again Extends Detention for Former State Water Agency Chief
HACC extended the arrest of ex-head of the Black Sea and Lower Danube BMWR Roman Pukal's until December 13, reducing the bail to UAH 1.06 million. He is suspected of receiving an illegal benefit
Ex-MP Vecherko Appeals In-Absentia Arrest in Coal Case
The HACC will review ex-MP Vecherko’s appeal against his in-absentia arrest, following his lawyer's challenge. The next hearing is scheduled for November 20
Director of Psychoneurological Hospital in Ternopil Detained for Bribery
The director of a psychiatric hospital in Ternopil was detained for demanding a bribe of 200,000 UAH from a businessman to allow continued operations on hospital grounds
Six Illegal Gambling Establishments Exposed in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia
Authorities uncovered an illegal gambling network in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia, seizing poker tables, chips, slot machines, computers, and cash
HACC Lifts Some Obligations on Two Kyiv Court Judges
The Anti-Corruption Court removed some obligations on Kyiv appellate judges accused of bribery, extending remaining duties until January 3
HACC Extends Obligations for MP Gunko Until January
The Anti-Corruption Court has extended MP Gunko's obligations until January 3, 2025, amid charges of fraud and incitement to bribery
Border Guard in Lviv Region Exposed for Bribe Demand
A border guard in Lviv region was caught taking a bribe of 14,000 UAH and $3500 in exchange for arranging service away from combat areas
Head of MSEC Detained in Kirovohrad Region for Bribery
The head of Kirovohrad's MSEC, a former council member, was detained for demanding $2000 from a wounded soldier for disability status, despite his severe injuries
130 Vehicles Smuggled as "Humanitarian Aid" Uncovered in Lviv Region
In Lviv, 130 vehicles were smuggled as "aid" for the Armed Forces, bypassing 8 million UAH in customs fees. Some were later sold online, evading taxes and duties
Anti-Corruption Court Extends Mukachevo Mayor's Obligations to Dec 22
The HACC extended obligations for Mukachevo’s mayor until Dec 22, allowing movement across Ukraine. Baloga is accused of undervaluing land prices for personal gain
Police Detain MSEC Official for Bribery to Help Draft Dodger
In Kyiv, a deputy chief doctor of MSEC was detained for taking a bribe. She offered to help a serviceman obtain a Group II disability for 2,000 USD, enabling him to avoid conscription
SAP Submits Bribery Case Against Regional Council Deputies to Court
Two Sumy Region deputies are accused of offering a bribe for merging hospitals and inflating costs by 10-20% to embezzle funds allocated to healthcare facilities