corruption
The High Anti-Corruption Court (VAKS) has ordered the detention of former head of the Luhansk Regional Administration, Serhiy Haidai, as part of a major corruption case involving the procurement of drones and electronic warfare equipment. Judge Ihor Strohyi partially granted a motion from NABU detectives, imposing detention with the option of release on 10 million UAH bail, the Anti-Corruption Action […]
The High Anti-Corruption Court (VAKS) has ordered the detention of Vladyslav Marchenko, the de facto beneficiary of the drone manufacturer Akopters, in a large-scale corruption case involving the procurement of Ukrainian UAVs and electronic warfare equipment. Judge Viktor Maslov partially granted NABU’s motion, imposing pre-trial detention with an alternative bail set at 15 million UAH. The only obligation placed on […]
NABU and SAPO uncover large-scale corruption scheme in the procurement of Ukrainian UAVs and electronic warfare equipment. New Details Revealed. NABU and SAPO notify six individuals of suspicion in case involving fraud in the procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare systems. This was reported by the Anti-Corruption Action Center. Among the suspects: The owner and the director of the UAV […]
The Head of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, Semen Kryvonos, stated that NABU has a “Plan B” in case of new attempts to undermine the institution’s independence. According to ua.news, the Bureau will continue defending its autonomy in order to maintain its ability to expose high-level corruption. Kryvonos emphasized that any attempts by the Prosecutor General or other authorities to issue […]
NABU and SAPO expose Ukrainian MP from the Presidentila Party “Servant of the People”, officials, and National guard officers in bribery scheme involving overpriced drone and EW equipment contracts. NABU and SAPO uncovered a corruption scheme involving a sitting MP, heads of district and city military administrations, and National Guard officers. The scheme revolved around awarding state contracts for UAVs […]
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) is investigating the appointment of security and domestic staff for former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov at “Naftogaz Ukraine” while he was heading the National Joint-Stock Company. Chernyshov arranged for personal security guards and cleaners to be employed at Naftogaz, and the state paid their salaries. This was reported by Censor.NET and ZN.ua […]
EU Ambassador Katarína Mathernová held a meeting with Ukraine’s newly appointed Prosecutor General, Ruslan Kravchenko, during which she emphasized the importance of preserving the independence of anti-corruption institutions. She shared this information on X, as reported by European Pravda. “Talked to newly appointed PG Ruslan Kravchenko about the need to continue prosecutorial reform to ensure the rigorous and independent functioning […]
Today is the last chance for Ukraine’s Government to appoint the Head of the Bureau of Economic Security without jeopardizing the IMF deal. Today marks the final day the Ukrainian government can appoint a new head of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) without violating one of the key IMF benchmarks – a move that could jeopardize further financial support […]
What do Ukraine’s defenders say about the Law 12414 that stripped independence of anti-corruption agencies. Defender of Ukraine Evgen Shybalov reveals. What personally enraged me about draft Law 12414? Its title: “On Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code Regarding the Specifics of Pre-trial Investigations of Criminal Offenses Related to Persons Missing Under Special Circumstances During Martial Law.” “Missing under special […]
On February 24, 2022, Russia openly, not in a hybrid way, violated the borders of the Ukrainian state. Since that moment, the creeping occupation of the country has been ongoing for the fourth year, which the defense forces are desperately trying to contain. And the only thing the enemy lacked until last Tuesday, July 22, was a political invasion into […]
Parliament Moves to Restore Powers to NABU and SAPO. Draft Law 13533 Added to Agenda and the Law adopted. With 319 votes in favor, Ukraine’s Parliament has officially included draft law No. 13533 – which aims to restore the full powers of NABU (National Anti-Corruption Bureau) and SAPO (Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office) – into the legislative agenda. The strong support […]
Zelenskyy continues pressure on Ukraine’s democracy and will NOT stop trying to destroy the NABU/SAPO and silence critics/media in order to get re-elected. This was stated by Vitaliy Shabunin, Ukrainian human rights activist and co-founded the Anti-Corruption Action Center. This time, he was stopped — first by Ukrainians, and only then by international partners. But the goals (and values) of Zelenskyy/Yermak remain […]