Latest Anti-Corruption Updates
NABU completes investigation into ex-minister Chernyshov
NABU and SAP have completed a corruption probe in the construction sector involving a former communities and territories minister and five others, alleging abuse of office and illicit benefits exceeding UAH 14.5 million
Mahamedrasulov Claims Theft During Searches
NABU detective Ruslan Mahamedrasulov claims $2,500 stolen during SSU and PGO searches. Denies evidence fabrication, sees case as retaliation for Mindich probe
MP Skorokhod arrives at NABU for questioning
Ganna Skorokhod came to NABU for questioning in a case involving alleged bribery related to NSDC sanctions. She denies wrongdoing, calling the case political pressure and the published video edited
Bail posted for Midas case suspect Fursenko
A 95 million UAH bail was posted for Ihor Fursenko, a suspect in the Midas case, allowing his release from custody. He must wear an electronic bracelet, surrender passports, and appear to investigators. Media report the bail was paid by the company “Varus Synergy”
NABU intends to place Mindich on international wanted list
NABU and SAP officials said that Timur Mindich, co-owner of “Kvartal-95,” is being prepared for an international wanted notice. He is already on the national wanted list, and procedures to secure his return to Ukraine are underway
NABU clarifies: Umerov is not a suspect in the Mindich case
NABU Director Semen Kryvonos and SAPO head Oleksandr Klymenko confirmed that Rustem Umerov was questioned solely as a witness in the case involving businessman Tymur Mindich. They emphasized he is neither a suspect nor an accused. Investigators are examining possible interference by Mindich in officials’ work during Umerov’s tenure as Defense Minister
NABU and SAPO conduct searches at Andriy Yermak’s residence
NABU and SAPO carried out searches at Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak’s home. Yermak confirmed the investigative actions and said he was fully cooperating. Journalists recorded detectives entering the government quarter, while officials have not yet specified which case the searches relate to
NABU exposed ₴140 million embezzlement in heating and water projects
NABU and SAPO uncovered a scheme that stole over 140 million UAH allocated for heating and water supply in three frontline cities of Donetsk region. The operation was led by a regional housing department head, with funds paid for fake or uncompleted works. Residents were left without heating or water, and five suspects were charged
Rustem Umerov questioned by NABU as witness in “Midas” case
NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov was questioned by NABU as a witness in the “Midas” case linked to Timur Mindich. The interview took place on November 25, with Umerov answering all investigators’ questions. The case involves an alleged bribery scheme within Energoatom contracts that also includes suspects such as former Deputy PM Chernyshov
NABU completed investigation into ex-heads of Lviv commercial courts
ABU and SAPO completed the investigation into four officials of Lviv commercial courts suspected of demanding and receiving money for court rulings and influencing other judges
Ex–Deputy PM Chernyshov suspected of illicit enrichment
NABU notified former Deputy PM Oleksii Chernyshov of suspicion of illicit enrichment in a case on embezzlement at “Energoatom.” Investigators documented over $1.2 million and €100,000 in cash received by the ex-official
NABU Reports Ministers Involved in $100 Million Energy Scheme
The head of NABU detectives said four ministers, both current and former, were involved in an energy corruption scheme that laundered $100 million. The investigation is ongoing