Position: Deputy Head of the Department - Head of the Organizational Support Department of the Organizational and Economic Support Department of the Main Department of the State Consumer Service in Sumy Region.
Sphere of corruption: education, security and defense.
Region of corruption activity: Sumy city, Sumy region.
Qualification: Part 3, Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Status: Charges dropped.
The plot of the case: in June 2021, the then deputy head of the Sumy Cadet Corps, Andriy Sydorenko, who is the stepson of the head of the Cadet Corps, Yuriy Svidlov, and his accomplice, Olga Martynenko, were detained on suspicion of extorting a bribe of $1,000 for assisting in enrolling a child in an educational institution.
The investigation alleged that the official and his accomplice demanded an improper benefit from the mother of one of the applicants.
On June 14, 2021, the Zarechye Court of the city of Sumy chose a preventive measure for Sydorenko in the form of 24-hour house arrest.
At the time, the suspect's lawyer stated that Sydorenko, by virtue of his official duties, did not influence the decision regarding admission to the educational institution.
Already in January 2025, it became known that However, as it became known from the ruling of the Zarichny District Court of Sumy, the prosecutor announced his refusal to support the state prosecution, explaining this by the lack of sufficient evidence to prove the guilt of the accused.
In addition, it was stated that all possibilities for obtaining additional evidence had been exhausted.
According to the declaration upon dismissal, from 01.01.2024 to 08.19.2024, Sydorenko recently held the position of Deputy Head of the Department - Head of the Organizational Support Department of the Organizational and Economic Support Department of the Main Department of the State Consumer Service in Sumy region.
Persons potentially involved in corruption schemes: Sydorenko's accomplice , Olga Martynenko. Initially, she was also accused of bribery, but the charge was later reclassified to fraud. However, due to the expiration of the statute of limitations for criminal liability for fraud, the criminal proceedings against her were closed.
Assets: in the declaration upon dismissal from 01.01.2024 to 08.19.2024, Sydorenko indicated two apartments, a pension of 188,192 UAH, as well as a salary of 7,146 UAH.
Persons who should have reacted: law enforcement officers reacted in a timely manner, however, the prosecutor announced the refusal to support the state prosecution, explaining this by the lack of sufficient evidence to prove the guilt of the accused.
Scandals: There is no information in open sources about other scandals in which Sydorenko would appear.
Sources:
https://public.nazk.gov.ua/documents/86e9cb40-d341-47c2-9241-e8781d8583a0