Latest Anti-Corruption Updates
Drone Forces official caught taking $2,000 bribe
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces uncovered an official suspected of accepting a $2,000 bribe in exchange for facilitating employment. The case materials have been transferred to the State Bureau of Investigation
SBI probes UAH 150 mln losses in Hrynkevych case
The SBI is investigating the supply of body armor and helmets at inflated prices in the case involving Ihor and Roman Hrynkevych. An expert examination found state budget losses totaling nearly UAH 150 million
UAH 2.7 mln embezzled during AFU facility construction
Investigators uncovered an embezzlement scheme during the construction of an Armed Forces command post in Zhytomyr region. Losses exceeded UAH 2.7 million, while the facility was found unsuitable for defense purposes
Air Force logistics chief and SSU official detained
Ukraine’s Security Service reported exposing a scheme involving alleged embezzlement of defense funds for fortification projects. The Air Force logistics commander and a regional SSU chief were detained while receiving USD 320,000 as part of an alleged UAH 13 million bribe
Ukraine’s chief military psychiatrist faces new charges
Ukraine’s chief military psychiatrist Oleh Druz received new charges of laundering assets exceeding UAH 34 million. Investigators say the funds were legalized via real estate and premium cars registered to relatives. The court imposed detention with a UAH 29 million bail option
UAH 2.6 mln embezzlement scheme uncovered in UAV purchases
Law enforcement exposed an embezzlement scheme during the purchase of quadcopters for the Armed Forces in Poltava region. Due to inflated prices and falsified documents, the community lost UAH 2.6 million, and three suspects were notified
SSU exposes UAH 102 mln embezzlement in tank armor procurement
SSU and NABU uncovered a scheme that embezzled UAH 102 million during the production of dynamic armor for AFU tanks. Plant executives bought components at triple prices and laundered the difference through controlled companies
Luhansk AED officials to stand trial for ₴100M firewood fraud
Investigators completed a probe into Luhansk AED officials accused of embezzling over ₴100 million during firewood purchases for Ukraine’s Armed Forces. They allegedly signed overpriced contracts via controlled firms. Five defendants will face trial for abuse of office
SSU Uncovers UAH 1B Embezzlement in Armed Forces Food Procurement
SSU exposed ex-MoD official Bohdan Khmelnytskyi for embezzling UAH 1B in 2022 Armed Forces food procurement by inflating prices by 41–221%. He faces up to 12 years
Court Extends Detention of Armed Forces Chief Psychiatrist Druz
Shevchenkivskyi District Court extended Oleg Druz’s detention until September 15 with a UAH 49M bail. He is suspected of illicit enrichment of $1M by concealing property and cars
NABU Issues Suspicions in Logistics Forces Case
NABU and SAPO suspect an MP’s aide and a company owner of abuses in tire procurement for the Logistics Forces’ aviation, causing UAH 27.3M in losses
Court keeps AFU psychiatrist Druz in custody until June 15
The court extended detention for AFU chief psychiatrist Oleh Druz until June 15. He is suspected of illicit enrichment; bail is set at ₴49 million