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Tied to the bed and left without food: facts of brutal torture discovered in Poltava pretrial detention center

The SBI found facts of systematic torture of prisoners in the Poltava pretrial detention center. Employees tied them to the bed, depriving them of food and water. Two employees of the institution were informed of suspicion of torture based on these facts.

Society • April 21, 12:44 PM • 10080 views

Improper defense of Kharkiv region: the court upheld the preventive measure for General Halushkin

The Kyiv Court of Appeals rejected the appeal of General Yuriy Halushkin, who is suspected in the case of improper defense of the Kharkiv region. The court upheld the preventive measure of detention until March 23 without the possibility of bail.

War • March 10, 01:37 PM • 15408 views

DBR: over 21 thousand fighters have returned to the military from the SVC

From November 29, 2024, to March 1, 2025, nearly 21,100 servicemen returned to duty. The largest number of fighters returned to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, and the Border Service.

War • March 3, 03:38 PM • 16869 views

HCJ dismisses DACK judge Litvinova, whose Russian citizenship was revealed by Schemes

The High Council of Justice dismissed DACK judge Arina Litvinova for committing a significant disciplinary offense. Skhemy journalists had previously revealed that she had obtained Russian citizenship in 2002 in Yekaterinburg.

Society • February 27, 12:43 PM • 30599 views

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SBI confirms that it is investigating the case against former tax chief Tetyana Kiriyenko

The SBI is investigating former acting head of the State Tax Service, Tetyana Kiriyenko, for failing to comply with a court order. She faces up to 8 years in prison and a ban on holding certain positions.

Politics • February 25, 10:03 AM • 115495 views

Collected "tribute" for UAH 1 million from subordinates: military unit official detained

The SBI detained a division commander who extorted money from servicemen for vacations and under the threat of punishment. The official received about one million hryvnias, equipment and other benefits from his subordinates during 2023-2024.

Society • February 24, 10:23 AM • 91161 views

Head of Khmelnytskyi district administration detained for helping conscripts avoid mobilization

The acting head of Khmelnytsky district administration was detained for organizing a scheme to evade mobilization. The official offered conscripts to obtain the status of limited fitness for $1500.

Crimes and emergencies • February 21, 01:33 PM • 28076 views

In Kharkiv, an unemployed man tried to “sell” a position in the SBI for 20 thousand dollars

An unemployed Kharkiv resident demanded $20,000 for guaranteed employment at the SBI due to alleged connections. The man was detained while receiving the first part of the bribe of $10 thousand.

Politics • February 20, 01:22 PM • 33212 views

Russian agent detained in Kyiv region for passing data on ex-military prisoners to Russians

The head of a penal colony department was detained in Kyiv region for passing information about former prisoners to the FSB. The offender faces life imprisonment for high treason.

War • February 18, 08:29 AM • 30331 views

Court arrests director of PIN-UP online casino

The court imposed a preventive measure on the director of the online casino PIN-UP in the form of detention without bail. The company is suspected of laundering Russian money.

Crimes and emergencies • February 17, 12:59 PM • 23635 views

Last year, the SBI investigated more than 300 cases of organizing illegal border crossings

Last year, the SBI investigated 310 cases of organizing illegal border crossings. The most common scheme was deregistration from the military through fake medical diagnoses.

Society • February 17, 10:39 AM • 24331 views

SBI detains director of PIN-UP online casino suspected of money laundering

The director of the PIN-UP online casino, which is suspected of laundering Russian money, has been detained.

Crimes and emergencies • February 14, 09:12 AM • 24210 views

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SBI investigates case against former head of the State Tax Service Tetiana Kiriyenko, she may face up to 8 years in prison

The SBI opened a criminal investigation against former acting head of the State Tax Service Tetiana Kiriyenko for failing to comply with a court decision. She faces up to 8 years in prison for refusing to be reinstated as head of the State Tax Service in Khmelnytsky region.

Crimes and emergencies • February 12, 09:53 AM • 111490 views

One million in extortion from those wishing to obtain a hunter's license: officials of the State Forestry Agency exposed in Odesa

Officials of the State Forestry Agency organized a corruption scheme for issuing hunting licenses, collecting more than a million hryvnias. Three suspects were detained while distributing the money and face up to 10 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • February 11, 12:55 PM • 28891 views

TCC instructor detained in Zakarpattia region: he helped soldiers returned from the NW Ukraine to escape again

A TCC instructor was detained in Zakarpattia region who helped the military escape for $3-5 thousand. During the searches, $36 thousand, 5 gold bars and other evidence of criminal activity were seized.

War • February 10, 04:21 PM • 31147 views

NABU has forgotten how to work, becoming a district police station where they chase flies and fine old ladies - anti-corruption activists demand to close the Bureau

Yuriy Nikolov, a journalist for Nashi Groshi, said that the NABU has become an ineffective institution that has lost its anti-corruption mission. The criticism is related to the scandal surrounding the dismissal of a detective and problems in investigations.

Politics • February 6, 01:43 PM • 23648 views

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NACP continues to monitor lifestyle of Hetmantsev's aide: he may face criminal liability for lying in declaration

The NACP continues to monitor the lifestyle of Yevhen Sokur, who has not indicated his live-in girlfriend in his declarations for 8 years. A criminal case is also being investigated against him for obstructing the supply of fuel to the army.

Politics • February 6, 11:04 AM • 127664 views

Officials of Luhansk Municipal Economic Development Department served suspicion of embezzlement of UAH 101 million during procurement for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The SBI exposed an organized group of 5 people who embezzled over UAH 101 million during the procurement of fuel wood for the Armed Forces. The suspects face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.

War • February 6, 10:14 AM • 27156 views

A million-dollar bouquet or how the common-law wife of Hetmantsev's assistant does business

Alina Lebedieva's flower boutique has reopened after a 5-week break. The owner advertises bouquets worth more than 9 thousand hryvnias, although such orders were rare before.

Politics • February 4, 01:52 PM • 24062 views

New suspects in Bozhkovska colony torture case

A system of torture and murder of prisoners has been exposed in Bozhkovka Penal Colony #16. Five suspects are in custody and face up to 10 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • February 4, 11:52 AM • 22709 views

TCR soldier detained in Odesa: offered to remove persons from the wanted list for money

A soldier of the Odesa military training center offered to remove persons liable for military service from the wanted list for bribes. He was detained while receiving $500 and faces up to 8 years in prison.

War • February 4, 11:33 AM • 28724 views

System of torture and murder of prisoners exposed in Poltava Oblast colony

An organized group of employees who systematically tortured prisoners was found in Bozhkovka Correctional Colony #16. The facts of beating, torture and murder of prisoners were documented, and five employees were notified of suspicion.

Crimes and emergencies • February 2, 11:08 AM • 34952 views

Donetsk region: Three officers exposed for stealing military fuel

Three officers of a military unit in Donetsk region organized a fuel theft scheme. They sold about 10 tons of fuel every month, for which they face up to 15 years in prison.

Crimes and emergencies • January 30, 02:35 PM • 23621 views

Expert: Legal community discusses public leak of information by former detective and considers it evidence of complete failure of NABU

NABU detective Denysiuk released internal information about problems in the Bureau after his dismissal. Expert Posternak believes that this case exposed a systemic crisis in Ukraine's anti-corruption system.

Politics • January 29, 04:03 PM • 27338 views

New scheme of mobilization evasion set up in Kharkiv TCR, searches conducted - SBI

A scheme to evade mobilization for UAH 70 thousand was exposed in Kharkiv TCR. The intermediary was detained, searches were conducted and documents were seized.

War • January 29, 09:48 AM • 37665 views

Kirovohrad city council deputy organizes scheme with military uniforms

A deputy of the city council in Kirovohrad region and his accomplices organized the supply of low-quality clothing for the army. The fraud with military uniforms caused the state losses of over UAH 21 million.

Crimes and emergencies • January 29, 09:46 AM • 24438 views

Deputy commander of a military unit detained in Dnipropetrovs'k region for stealing night vision devices worth almost UAH 4 million

A deputy commander of a military unit was detained in Dnipropetrovs'k region for stealing 24 night vision devices. He reportedly attempted to conceal the crime by hiding the equipment in garbage and issuing documents about its loss in combat.

War • January 27, 08:37 AM • 31783 views

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NACP has not yet completed the lifestyle check of Hetmantsev's aide, former acting deputy head of the State Tax Service Sokur

The NACP has not completed monitoring of the lifestyle of Yevhen Sokur, former acting deputy head of the State Tax Service. The audit concerns his undeclared live-in girlfriend and her suspicious flower business.

Politics • January 24, 11:33 AM • 162854 views

Evaders were included in the 155th Brigade's list for training in France

The SBI found that the 155th Brigade's list for training in France included 12 people detained for attempting to illegally cross the border. Currently, their extradition is not possible, as the military are already abroad.

War • January 24, 11:31 AM • 33324 views

Former Yanukovych-era Interior Ministry officials to be tried in 'titushky' case

The SBI has submitted to the court an indictment against former senior Interior Ministry officials for organizing titushky during Maidan. They are accused of abducting, torturing and killing activists in 2014.

Politics • January 24, 11:27 AM • 25155 views

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Tied to the bed and left without food: facts of brutal torture discovered in Poltava pretrial detention center

Improper defense of Kharkiv region: the court upheld the preventive measure for General Halushkin

DBR: over 21 thousand fighters have returned to the military from the SVC

HCJ dismisses DACK judge Litvinova, whose Russian citizenship was revealed by Schemes

SBI confirms that it is investigating the case against former tax chief Tetyana Kiriyenko

Collected "tribute" for UAH 1 million from subordinates: military unit official detained

Head of Khmelnytskyi district administration detained for helping conscripts avoid mobilization

In Kharkiv, an unemployed man tried to “sell” a position in the SBI for 20 thousand dollars

Russian agent detained in Kyiv region for passing data on ex-military prisoners to Russians

Court arrests director of PIN-UP online casino

Last year, the SBI investigated more than 300 cases of organizing illegal border crossings

SBI detains director of PIN-UP online casino suspected of money laundering

SBI investigates case against former head of the State Tax Service Tetiana Kiriyenko, she may face up to 8 years in prison

One million in extortion from those wishing to obtain a hunter's license: officials of the State Forestry Agency exposed in Odesa

TCC instructor detained in Zakarpattia region: he helped soldiers returned from the NW Ukraine to escape again

NABU has forgotten how to work, becoming a district police station where they chase flies and fine old ladies - anti-corruption activists demand to close the Bureau

NACP continues to monitor lifestyle of Hetmantsev's aide: he may face criminal liability for lying in declaration

Officials of Luhansk Municipal Economic Development Department served suspicion of embezzlement of UAH 101 million during procurement for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

A million-dollar bouquet or how the common-law wife of Hetmantsev's assistant does business

New suspects in Bozhkovska colony torture case

TCR soldier detained in Odesa: offered to remove persons from the wanted list for money

System of torture and murder of prisoners exposed in Poltava Oblast colony

Donetsk region: Three officers exposed for stealing military fuel

Expert: Legal community discusses public leak of information by former detective and considers it evidence of complete failure of NABU

New scheme of mobilization evasion set up in Kharkiv TCR, searches conducted - SBI

Kirovohrad city council deputy organizes scheme with military uniforms

Deputy commander of a military unit detained in Dnipropetrovs'k region for stealing night vision devices worth almost UAH 4 million

NACP has not yet completed the lifestyle check of Hetmantsev's aide, former acting deputy head of the State Tax Service Sokur

Evaders were included in the 155th Brigade's list for training in France

Former Yanukovych-era Interior Ministry officials to be tried in 'titushky' case

NABUgate: Lawyers demand that NABU change the group of detectives - "from PR people to professionals"
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