Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office
Former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko stated in court his readiness to post bail of 20-30 million hryvnias. He is suspected of participating in a criminal organization and legalizing over 7.4 million US dollars.
The defense of former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko stated that the procedural documents were drawn up in a non-state language. This refers to Russian words used to quote the dialogues of the suspects.
The SAP prosecutor requested the arrest or bail of UAH 425 million 984 thousand for former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko. He is suspected of participating in a criminal organization and laundering over USD 7.4 million.
The SAP prosecutor announced that former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko faces 7 to 12 years of imprisonment with property confiscation. This is related to the suspicion of committing particularly serious, multi-episode crimes.
The SAP and NABU have served a notice of suspicion to former Minister of Energy of Ukraine Herman Halushchenko in the "Midas" case. He is accused of money laundering and participation in a criminal organization linked to a fund on the island of Anguilla.
Former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko will receive a notice of suspicion after being detained at the border in the "Midas" case. He tried to leave the country but was stopped by law enforcement officers.
Devices for covert information gathering were discovered at the home of the head of NABU's detective unit, which investigates corruption in the defense sector. NABU has launched a pre-trial investigation into this incident, suspecting employees of one of the law enforcement agencies.
Currently, detectives and prosecutors of anti-corruption bodies are processing information on how bail funds were deposited for other defendants in the "Mindich case" and the origin of these funds.
NABU continues the extradition procedure in the "Mindich case", actively cooperating with more than 10 jurisdictions. Director Semen Kryvonos announced new details as the investigation continues.
NABU and SAP use high-profile cases to strengthen their own political influence, an expert says.
International commissions are increasingly recognizing candidates from NABU and SAP as dishonest, but they continue to work. The internal control units of anti-corruption bodies do not react to these facts.
Former head of the State Border Guard Service, Serhiy Deyneko, suspected of smuggling, was dismissed from military service due to health reasons. The medical grounds are not disclosed, but the spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service noted that Deyneko had severe injuries.
Law enforcement exposed a large-scale scheme to seize sunflower and corn harvests from state institutions. A people's deputy and a deputy of the Kyiv Regional Council are involved in organizing the scheme, causing damages of almost UAH 30 million.
UAH 10 million bail has been posted for Serhiy Deineko, the former head of the State Border Guard Service (SBGS), who is suspected of systematic bribery. NABU and SAP exposed him and a current SBGS official for receiving undue benefits.
NABU head Kryvonos was on the wanted list for voter bribery in favor of BYuT - ex-SAP prosecutor.
The High Anti-Corruption Court has set bail of UAH 10 million for former head of the State Border Guard Service Serhiy Deineko and UAH 2 million for the former head of the border crossing point department. They are suspected of systematically receiving bribes for unhindered border crossing.
The Office of the Prosecutor General explained the process of forming the Competition Commission for the selection of candidates for administrative positions in the SAP. Four candidates were submitted, from which the Prosecutor General chose the third member due to a lack of candidates.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a new seven-member supervisory board for Energoatom, including four international experts. The new board is tasked with urgently appointing the company's management and analyzing its previous activities.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) eased the pre-trial restrictions for Yulia Tymoshenko, leaving the bail at UAH 33 million, but lifting restrictions on movement and communication with MPs. The court denied the prosecutor's request to increase the bail to UAH 50 million and to wear an electronic bracelet.
The leader of "Batkivshchyna", Yulia Tymoshenko, stated that she was helped to post bail of UAH 33. 28 million and avoid imprisonment. She did not disclose who provided the assistance.
The National Bar Association of Ukraine called for ensuring no pressure on the self-governing bodies of the prosecutor's office and the Prosecutor General. This is necessary for the independent, transparent, and impartial work of the competition commission for selecting the deputy head of the SAPO.
NABU detectives conducted searches at the 'Lutsk' customs post and other real estate objects used by officials of the Volyn customs. As a result of the investigative actions, over $850,000 was seized.
NABU and SAP announced suspicion to the former head of the State Border Guard Service and a current official of the State Border Guard Service. They were exposed for systematically receiving undue benefits for facilitating unhindered border crossing.
Ukraine has completed a key stage of anti-corruption reforms and is seeking a clear date for EU accession. NABU has opened 737 cases, SAPO has filed 124 indictments, and courts have issued 93 verdicts.
Oleksiy Shevchuk denied information about his appointment to the commission for the election of the deputy head of the SAPO, stating that he had passed a competitive selection. He also rejected accusations of evading military service and announced lawsuits regarding the dissemination of slander.
Law enforcement officers exposed a scheme of embezzlement of funds intended for payments under the "green" tariff. Nine people have been notified of suspicion, including Rostyslav Shurma, former deputy head of the President's Office.
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) was unable to consider the petition for the arrest of the property of Yulia Tymoshenko, who is suspected of offering a bribe. The meeting was postponed to January 21 due to the defense's unfamiliarity with the materials.
The court chose a preventive measure in the form of bail of over 33 million hryvnias - they started posting monetary bail for Yulia Tymoshenko.
Former President Viktor Yanukovych has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for seizing the Sukholuchchya lands. The verdict includes confiscation of property and deprivation of the right to hold public office.
The HACC sentenced the lawyer to 4 years and 6 months in prison with confiscation of property. He incited a prosecutor of the Prosecutor General's Office to bribery for 5 thousand dollars.