Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, commented on President Zelenskyy's signing of law No. 12414, which regulates the activities of NABU and SAP. He emphasized that Ukraine will be saved by a strong military and institutions, and internal contradictions should be resolved through open dialogue.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed law No. 12414, which regulates the activities of NABU and SAPO. The document grants the Prosecutor General the right to give instructions to pre-trial investigation bodies, including NABU and SAPO, as well as access to their materials.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko commented on the legislative changes that allow for faster recruitment of prosecutors without competition and internship during martial law. He also noted that urgent business searches are possible only to protect life and health of people.
Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka stated that Ukraine remains committed to an effective anti-corruption policy and international obligations, commenting on the Verkhovna Rada's decision regarding NABU and SAP. He emphasized that success in the fight against corruption lies in effective sentences, trust within the system, and the joint work of agencies.
People's Deputy Volodymyr Vatras supported bill No. 12414, which, in his opinion, restores Ukrainian legal personality and balance to the law enforcement system. The document grants the Prosecutor General the right to transfer cases between pre-trial investigation bodies, including NABU and SAP, and to give them mandatory instructions.
The Parliament voted for bill No. 12414. The document introduces amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, in particular, regarding the powers of NABU and SAP.
The Security Service of Ukraine is conducting a comprehensive inspection at the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office. The inspection concerns compliance with state secrecy legislation.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) found Denys Tsvietkov, an official of the National Police, to have unsubstantiated assets worth UAH 2. 4 million. As a result, his apartment in Kyiv, with an area of 82.5 sq. m., was confiscated.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has launched criminal proceedings regarding possible abuses by ARMA officials during the transfer of the Trade Unions House to management. ARMA head Olena Duma called it "hype" and incorrect work by journalists.
All functions of the Ministry of Unity, including issues of reintegration of temporarily occupied territories and IDPs, are transferred to the Ministry of Social Policy. This decision was made against the backdrop of the Cabinet's resignation and the appointment of a new prime minister.
The appointment of Ruslan Kravchenko as Prosecutor General became a catalyst for a wave of anti-corruption investigations. Law enforcement agencies show high activity, while NABU and SAP remain in the background.
Ihor Fomenko refuted accusations regarding draft law No. 13423 on the legal regime of Defense City, emphasizing that it does not provide for full amnesty and takes into account public concerns. The document does not apply to civil servants and does not weaken control over enterprises, and investigations of abuses remain possible.
The former head of a state special exporter will face trial for the embezzlement and legalization of over 23 million US dollars of Ukroboronprom funds. The accused used part of the funds to purchase elite real estate in France, which has been seized.
People's Deputy Maksym Buzhanskyi stated that 70% of NABU cases against MPs are related to errors in declarations, not corruption. This raises questions about the effectiveness of anti-corruption bodies and their funding.
The indictment against the current Head of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, Pavlo Kyrylenko, on charges of illegal enrichment of over UAH 72 million and declaring false information has been sent to court. The investigation established that in 2020–2023, he acquired 21 real estate objects and a luxury car, registering the property in the name of his wife's relatives.
The "VAKS decided" platform has collected original ways for defendants in corruption cases to hide bribes. These include books, packages, pea cans, and even a judge's robe.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court reduced the bail for Alla Kyrylenko, wife of the head of the AMCU, from UAH 9 million to UAH 242 thousand. She is suspected of complicity in the illegal enrichment of Pavlo Kyrylenko by over UAH 72 million.
A new defendant in the case of the embezzlement of 404 million US dollars from "Boyko's towers" will appear in court. The accused created and purchased fictitious enterprises, as well as produced forged documents, facilitating the legalization of funds.
Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov considers the suspicion of abuse of office and receiving a bribe to be unfounded. He explains his frequent foreign trips by the need to cooperate with foreign governments and Ukrainians abroad.
The court hearing concerning Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov will be divided into open and closed parts. The defense states that there is no evidence of unlawful activity by the official.
In Kyiv, a court hearing is underway concerning Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov. The court denied the defense's request for a closed session, despite the defense's plea.
HACC has again postponed the consideration of the motion to choose a preventive measure for Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov to June 27, 2025. He is suspected of abuse of office and receiving a bribe on a particularly large scale.
President Zelenskyy stated that Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov is on a foreign business trip, working on opening hubs and issues of multiple citizenship. Chernyshov is expected to return after the completion of the trip, which is authorized until the end of the week.
NABU and SAP intend to file charges against Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov on June 23. Documents with the invitation were sent to the Cabinet of Ministers Secretariat on June 19.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov's business trip has been approved until the end of the week. This comes amidst a scandal involving the detention of Chernyshov's associates due to alleged corruption and his presence abroad during searches.
The competition for the position of the BBR director is ongoing. Among the main candidates are representatives of NABU and prosecutors who have questionable connections, hidden property, and conflicts of interest. Details regarding their biographies and potential problems have been revealed.
The reason for the proposed increase in prosecutor salaries is considered, and their activities, functional responsibilities, as well as comparisons with the salaries of anti-corruption bodies are analyzed.
The HACC arrested the former State Secretary of the Ministry of Regional Development, Vasyl Volodin, who is suspected of a corruption scheme in the construction sector. The court set bail in the amount of UAH 20 million.
The High Anti-Corruption Court has chosen a preventive measure for the former advisor to the head of the Ministry of Regional Development, Maksym Horbatiuk, in the form of detention with the possibility of bail in the amount of 25 million hryvnias. If bail is posted, he will be subject to a number of obligations.
The Supreme Court has resumed consideration of the case of smuggler Alperin, in which Oleksandr Skomarov's sister from NABU is involved. Skomarov is applying for the position of director of the BEB.