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Judge exposed for bribery in Dnipropetrovsk region

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Anti-corruption activists claim that the judge demanded a bribe for acquitting the accused in a criminal proceeding.

UNN reports with reference to the SAP press service.

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On August 4, 2025, by order of the SAP head, the prosecutor informed a judge of a city-district court in Dnipropetrovsk region about suspicion of receiving an unlawful benefit.

His actions were qualified under Part 3 of Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Within the investigation, it was established that the judge promised to issue an acquittal to a person whose case was under his consideration, in exchange for an agreed sum of money.

- informs the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office.

After receiving the funds, the judge made the corresponding decision. The investigation is currently ongoing.