The SBU provided NABU with materials regarding suspicions against two employees, denying pressure and manipulation. The court remanded Ruslan Magamedrasulov in custody without the right to bail.
SAPO head Oleksandr Klymenko stated that the case regarding the possible illicit enrichment of former Deputy Prosecutor General Dmytro Verbytskyi is currently under pre-trial investigation. No one has been notified of suspicion in this case.
Oleksandr Klymenko stated that NABU and SAP do not have the right to initiate investigations against people's deputies; this is the exclusive competence of the Prosecutor General. NABU Director Semen Kryvonos added that the Prosecutor General also approves petitions for searches of MPs.
The SAP continues to investigate the case of former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov, where there is already a suspicion notice for one episode. If there is sufficient evidence, a change or additional suspicion notices may be issued.
The SAP investigates cases only against former presidents of Ukraine. This is stipulated in the Criminal Procedure Code, stated the head of the SAP, Oleksandr Klymenko.
Bail of UAH 10 million was posted for former head of Luhansk Oblast Military Administration Serhiy Hayday, and UAH 2 million each for the company director and the commander of the National Guard military unit in a case concerning corruption in the procurement of UAVs and EW equipment. NABU and SAP exposed a large-scale corruption scheme.
A group of people's deputies submitted bill No. 13596 to the Verkhovna Rada, which will allow dismissing Cabinet ministers based on the results of the interpellation procedure. This involves the parliament considering the issue of a minister's actions or inaction, demanding explanations and evaluating their activities.
Former SAPO prosecutor Stanislav Bronyvytskyi stated that the leadership of SAPO and NABU "leaks" information to case defendants, and also practices nepotism. He cited the example of the Odesa Airport case, where the defendants avoided punishment, and spoke about the falsification of competitions.
Law enforcement officers exposed a scheme of misappropriation of UAH 10 million in procurements for the digital modernization of the Ministry of Justice. Among the defendants are a former State Secretary and current heads of departmental administrations. The officials inflated the cost of server equipment and software.
European Commissioner Marta Kos and EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Maternova positively assessed the appointment of Oleksandr Tsyvinsky as director of the BEB. This decision by the Cabinet of Ministers is an important step towards strengthening institutions and fulfilling IMF conditions.
The HACC sentenced the former head of the State Judicial Administration of Ukraine, Oleksiy Salnikov, to 3 years in prison for abuse of influence. He was found guilty of inciting the provision of undue benefits to Supreme Court judges.
Andriy Yurchenko, the former head of the Rubizhne Military-Civil Administration (MVA), has been remanded in custody for 60 days with the possibility of bail set at six million hryvnias. He is suspected of involvement in a corruption scheme related to the procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare (EW) equipment.
The SAPO has completed the pre-trial investigation regarding 8 participants in the scheme of misappropriating over UAH 12. 5 million and attempting to misappropriate UAH 120 million from JSC "Kharkivoblenergo". The case materials have been opened for review by the defense.
The People's Deputy, who is a defendant in a bribery case, appeared at the opening of the Mental Health Center. He is accused of receiving 558 thousand hryvnias for facilitating the signing of contracts for the supply of medical equipment.
The High Anti-Corruption Court chose a pre-trial restraint for the commander of a military unit in the form of arrest with an alternative of UAH 2 million bail. This decision concerns a case of corruption during the procurement of drones and EW, with the pre-trial restraint valid until September 30, 2025.
The court chose a pre-trial restraint for the director of the UAV manufacturing enterprise in the form of detention with an alternative of depositing 2 million UAH bail. This happened in the case of a large-scale corruption scheme during the procurement of drones and EW, where there are already six suspects.
The High Anti-Corruption Court chose a pre-trial measure for MP Oleksiy Kuznetsov in the form of detention for 60 days. He was given the opportunity to post bail in the amount of 8 million hryvnias.
The court chose a pre-trial restraint for the head of the Mukachevo RAA in the form of detention with the possibility of bail exceeding UAH 30 million. He is a defendant in a corruption case during the procurement of drones and EW equipment.
During peaceful protests near the Ivan Franko Theater, related to the NABU and SAP bill, provocations were recorded. Unknown individuals burned flags, but the organizers of the protest distanced themselves from these actions.
The SAP and NABU have notified six members of an organized criminal group involved in a corruption scheme during the procurement of UAVs and EW systems of suspicion. Among the suspects are the former head of the Luhansk Regional State Administration, a people's deputy, the head of the city military administration, the commander of a National Guard military unit, as well as the beneficiary and director of the UAV manufacturing enterprise.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the dismissal of Serhiy Haidai from the post of head of the Mukachevo District State Administration. He is suspected of involvement in a large-scale corruption scheme for the procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare equipment.
President of Ukraine commented on the scandal involving the procurement of EW systems and FPV drones, exposed by anti-corruption bodies. He thanked NABU and SAP for their work and expects fair verdicts, and also instructed Minister of Internal Affairs Klymenko to conduct an official investigation in the National Guard.
The Cabinet of Ministers will send the President a draft order on the dismissal of Serhiy Haidai from the post of head of the Mukachevo District State Administration. He is suspected of involvement in a large-scale corruption scheme for the procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare equipment.
The "Servant of the People" faction has suspended the membership of MP Oleksiy Kuznetsov due to his involvement in a corruption scandal concerning drone procurement. NABU and SAP uncovered large-scale corruption involving the MP and National Guard servicemen.
NABU and SAP exposed a corruption scheme involving inflated prices for UAV and EW procurement. Among the suspects are a People's Deputy, heads of administrations, and National Guard servicemen; four have been detained.
The President reported the exposure of an MP, heads of administrations, and National Guard servicemen for bribery. This was the result of a report by NABU and SAPO.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko did not use his powers to take cases from NABU after the adoption of law No. 12414. NABU Director Semen Kryvonos noted that no interference occurred, and the head of SAP can now notify top officials of suspicion.
Oleksandr Tsyvinsky, the winner of the competition for the position of director of the Bureau of Economic Security, will undergo a polygraph test. This decision was made after a conversation with Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.
The Verkhovna Rada approved the presidential law on NABU and SAP, demonstrating unexpected unanimity. However, behind the scenes, the "Servant of the People" faction is discussing strengthening the role of parliament and expanding control over the executive branch.
The law on restoring the powers of NABU and SAP was published on July 31 and will come into force on August 1. It reinstates old norms and establishes mandatory polygraph testing for employees.
