In the Transparency International rating, Ukraine received 35 points out of 100 possible, losing 1 point compared to last year. The index assesses corruption practices only in the public sector, excluding domestic and business corruption.
NABU and SAPO conduct searches in the Kyiv City Council corruption case, finding more than $6. 4 million, €630 thousand and UAH 800 thousand. 7 people were detained in a case of illegal land withdrawal through fictitious structures.
The NABU has put former Kyiv City Council member Denys Komarnytskyi on the wanted list in the case of embezzlement of Kyiv land. He and 9 other people are suspected of creating a criminal organization that illegally withdrew land plots.
The NABU is conducting a pre-trial investigation into possible abuse of power in the case of the management of the JSC “Avdiivka Healthcare”. NABU Director Kryvonos emphasized that the proceedings concern facts, not specific individuals.
The NABU is looking for a former Kyiv City Council deputy suspected of leading a criminal organization involved in the theft of Kyiv land.
The HACCU has chosen a preventive measure for Kyiv City Council deputy Olena Marchenko in the case of seizing the capital's land. She is taken into custody with the possibility of being released on bail of UAH 50 million.
Kyiv's Pechersk court has extended the detention of Ihor Kolomoisky until April 9 in the case of organizing the murder of lawyer Serhiy Karpenko. The suspicion concerns the contract killing of the director of a law firm in Feodosia.
The KCSA announced searches regarding possible misuse of property of the Kyiv territorial community in 2009. The city authorities reportedly cooperate with law enforcement and provide all necessary documents.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said that the bill to repeal the Lozovyi amendments may be delayed. The government also introduced a draft law on reforming the ARMA, agreed with the EU.
The NABU exposed a criminal organization in the Kyiv City Council that illegally transferred land through fictitious structures. The NABU detained 7 people, including high-ranking officials and deputies, and prevented the theft of land plots worth UAH 83.7 million.
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.
NABU and SAP have launched the "Clean City" operation to expose a criminal organization in the Kyiv City Council. In particular, searches are being conducted at the residence of Denys Komarnitskyi, an ally of Chernovetskyy.
President Zelenskyy commented on the conflict between the Defense Ministry and the Defense Production Plant, supporting Minister Umerov's actions. According to the president, the minister has the right to do whatever is necessary to ensure uninterrupted supply of the army.
Former MP Natalia Korolevska from the OPFL maintains access to the MP chat and communications of the Opposition Platform for Life group. She also keeps in touch with Viktor Medvedchuk, who is in Russia.
Maryna Bezrukova was dismissed as director of the Defense Procurement Agency due to failure to fulfill supply plans and other violations. Arsen Zhumadilov was appointed interim director until a new director is approved.
The Ministry of Justice upheld the complaint of the Ministry of Defense and canceled the registration action to change the head of the State Enterprise “Defense Procurement Agency”. Bezrukova was suspended, and Zhumadilov was granted the status of interim director.
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.
Arsen Zhumadilov has temporarily taken over as head of the Defense Procurement Agency and is working to improve procurement processes. After analyzing the situation, he will submit proposals to the Minister of Defense on possible changes.
NABU opened a criminal investigation into possible abuse of power by Defense Minister Umerov. The case concerns the refusal to extend the contract with the head of the Defense Production Plant and the recall of members of the Supervisory Board.
Businessman Leonid Dubinsky was granted bail in the amount of UAH 60 million. He is suspected of organizing a corruption scheme to embezzle UAH 129 million.
The HACC granted MP Viktor Bondar bail in the amount of UAH 100 million. He is suspected of embezzling UAH 140 million while purchasing cables for Ukrzaliznytsia in 2021-2022.
NACP presented the results of a large-scale study on the perception of corruption in Ukraine for 2024. According to the survey, 79.4% of citizens consider corruption a very serious problem, second only to the military aggression of the Russian Federation.
The HACC extended the custody of Tetiana Krupa, head of the Khmelnytsky Medical Examiner's Office, until March 23, 2025. The court reduced the amount of bail to UAH 260 million and set a number of restrictions in case of its posting.
A well-known lawyer suggested liquidating the NABU because it covers those who destroy Ukraine's sovereignty and independence.
The HACC set bail of UAH 33 million for former State Secretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Oleksiy Takhtai. He is suspected of fraudulent procurement of equipment and receiving a premium car worth UAH 6 million.
The NABU and the SAPO detained Leonid Dubinsky, suspected of organizing a scheme to embezzle UAH 129 million for the restoration of a water supply system. The suspect overstated the cost of pipe products by three times through a shell company.
A new episode of high treason is being investigated regarding Poroshenko's payment of taxes to the Russian budget for Sevmorzavod in occupied Crimea.
Law enforcement officers exposed a former top official of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in a scheme to embezzle UAH 16 million of budget funds. The official received 4 luxury cars worth more than UAH 6 million due to overpriced equipment.
NABU detective Timur Arshavin, who had access to state secrets and Russian connections, illegally crossed the border into Romania. Before his escape, he had credit problems, but suddenly received millions in his accounts.
The SAPO and NABU served a notice of suspicion to MP Viktor Bondar in the case of misappropriation of over UAH 140 million in the purchase of cables by Ukrzaliznytsia. The scheme was implemented through controlled companies in 2021-2022.
