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The landscape of Ukraine's legal news is dominated by a series of high-profile cases involving various suspects. As of 2026, numerous notices of suspicion have been served, with cases ranging from corruption to terror-related activities. In Rivne Oblast, a serviceman was detained after opening fire on TRC personnel, while in a significant anti-corruption drive, Mykola Solskyi was implicated in a grain scheme. The roles of public figures like Yuliia Tymoshenko in legislative scandals have also come under scrutiny, as has suspected militarization led by Andrii Omelchuk. These stories highlight the persistent legal challenges and efforts to uphold the rule of law and integrity in Ukraine.

What is a notice of suspicion in the Ukrainian legal system?

A notice of suspicion is an official document issued by prosecutors or law enforcement agencies in Ukraine, informing a person that they are being formally investigated for potential involvement in criminal activities. It marks the first step in criminal proceedings, allowing the individual to prepare for trial and defense.

How does the Ukrainian legal system handle cases of corruption?

Corruption cases in Ukraine are primarily dealt with by specialized bodies like the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO). These agencies investigate, gather evidence, and prosecute individuals involved in corruption, ensuring transparency and accountability.

What is the role of the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO)?

SAPO is responsible for overseeing corruption-related prosecutions in Ukraine. It works closely with investigative bodies like NABU to ensure that legal proceedings are conducted fairly against individuals accused of corruption, from notification to trial.

What legal actions have been taken against suspects in 2026 in Ukraine?

In 2026, various legal actions, including notifications of suspicion, trials, and investigations, have been initiated against suspects involved in corruption, illegal privatization, and other criminal offenses. Notable cases include actions against public figures and international collaborators.

What is the significance of the Rivne Oblast shooting incident?

The shooting incident in Rivne Oblast is significant as it highlights the challenges faced by Ukraine in maintaining security and order. It involved a serviceman opening fire on recruitment and police personnel, stressing the importance of stringent control measures in military and law enforcement sectors.

How does Ukraine address cases of suspected terrorism?

Ukraine addresses suspected terrorism through its law enforcement and security agencies, which investigate and prosecute individuals involved in terrorism-related activities. These steps are part of broader efforts to prevent violence and ensure national security.

What are the legal consequences for Ukrainian officials involved in corruption?

Ukrainian officials involved in corruption face legal consequences including criminal charges, trials, and potential imprisonment. These actions are part of efforts by specialized anti-corruption agencies to enforce accountability and deter public misconduct.

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Kravchenko 119 notices of suspicion in 18 months: Kravchenko says bar being "cleansed" of corruption and influence peddling. PHOTOS During the Kharkiv Unbreakable 2026 forum, Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko criticised sections of the legal profession for corruption, manipulation in the courts, and abuse of procedural rights. 1 101 19 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

suspicion against Omelian SBI has notified former Infrastructure Minister Omelian of suspicion of evading military service. PHOTOS Officials from the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have notified former Ukrainian Minister of Infrastructure Volodymyr Omelian that he is under suspicion of failing to perform his duties whilst serving in a military unit and of misleading the command. 5 753 46 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Yermak "We will turn to colleagues," lawyer Fomin on searching for bail money for Yermak Andriy Yermak’s lawyer Ihor Fomin commented on the search for bail money for the former head of the Presidential Office. He noted that everything would depend on the amount set by the court. 5 207 43 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak Yermak responds whether Zelenskyy supported him: He has many important matters Former Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak says he did not reach out to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 2 782 32 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak Yermak to slammer! Full breakdown of Ze-manager’s dirt / Uncensored. VIDEO Former Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak is in the dock. Journalist Maryna Danyliuk-Yarmolaieva lays bare all the dirt on the "Ze-manager". 4 326 16 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Media identify Yermak’s alleged "fortune teller" Yermak’s "fortune teller" Anikiievich visited occupied Crimea, and her father is Russian citizen – media "Veronika Feng Shui Office", with whom, according to the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), Andriy Yermak coordinated appointments, is Veronika Anikiievich. 6 639 54 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

HACC upholds Tymoshenko suspicion notice in bribery case HACC Appeals Chamber upholds Tymoshenko’s suspicion notice in improper benefit case The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court rejected Yuliia Tymoshenko’s defense team’s request to cancel the notice of suspicion. The court found that, at this stage of the investigation, there is a reasonable suspicion in the case concerning an offer of an improper benefit to an official. 963 12 Previously in trend: Tymoshenko Case

Andrii Yermak in court on 12 May European Commission on allegations against Yermak: Anti-corruption bodies in Ukraine are doing their job; we are monitoring situation The European Commission has responded to the charges filed by NABU and the SAPO against former Head of the Presidential Office Andrii Yermak and emphasized the importance of the fight against corruption. 1 678 39 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Dynasty probe: BABU and SAPO seeks arrest for Yermak Enough evidence has been gathered against Yermak – Kryvonos Employees of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have gathered enough evidence against former Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak. 4 113 21 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Dynasty Cooperative: NABU has announced new allegations "Dynasty" construction case: in addition to Yermak, six others have been notified of charges against them, including Mindich and Chernyshov The NABU and the SAPO have notified a further six individuals that they are under suspicion in a case involving the laundering of criminally obtained assets on a particularly large scale. 6 615 18 Previously in trend: Dynasty construction

Yermak comments on NABU’s charges: what is known? Yermak on NABU’s charges: Law enforcement were under pressure Andrii Yermak, the former head of the President’s Office, attributes the notification of suspicion issued to him by NABU to "public pressure on law enforcement agencies". 5 488 50 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak Dynasty construction

Yermak’s lawyer commented on the charges: what is known? Allegations against Yermak are baseless, this whole situation has been provoked by public pressure, - lawyer Fomin Andrii Yermak's lawyer, Ihor Fomin, considers the charges against the former head of the President's Office to be unfounded. 4 615 55 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Bankova Street blocked off in Kyiv Bankova Street blocked off: President’s Office under increased security, MP Honcharenko says Bankova Street in Kyiv, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Office is located, has been blocked off. 15 916 81 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Presidential Adviser Dmytro Lytvyn Zelenskyy’s Office makes first statement on Yermak suspicion The Office of the President has made its first statement on the suspicion notice served on Yermak. 21 763 54 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Andriy Yermak Yermak on NABU notice of suspicion: "I do not own single house, only one apartment and car" Former Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak refused to comment on the NABU notice of suspicion in the "Dynasty" case involving the laundering of UAH 460 million through luxury construction near Kyiv. 7 793 107 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak NABU and SAPO serve notice of suspicion on Yermak in "Dynasty" case. VIDEO The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have served notice of suspicion on former Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak in a case involving the laundering of UAH 460 million through luxury construction near Kyiv. 10 248 74 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Oleksii Tandyr Former judge Tandyr was mastermind behind group that seized apartments of deceased individuals, - SBI Late last week, the SBI reported that it had uncovered a scheme to seize apartments belonging to deceased individuals, involving a former judge from Makariv who, in 2023, ran over a soldier at a checkpoint in Kyiv. 3 444 26 Previously in trend: Oleksii Tandyr case

Former security officer arrested in Chernihiv region for thefts during the occupation Former law enforcement officer detained on suspicion of looting during occupation of Chernihiv region, - Office of Prosecutor General. PHOTO A former law enforcement officer has been charged with a new offence relating to the theft of property during the temporary occupation of part of the Chernihiv region. 1 877 11 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators

SBI charges serviceman over beating of fellow soldier He tied fellow soldier’s hands with zip ties and beat him: detained serviceman served notice of suspicion – SBI Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) served a notice of suspicion to a serviceman who was detained on May 7 over the brutal beating of another soldier during a formation. 3 898 29 Previously in trend: Beating of servicemen

Shooting at TCR staff in Rivne region: suspect charged In Rivne region, soldier has been charged with attempted murder of TCR personnel and police officers. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of the Rivne Specialised Prosecutor’s Office for Defence in the Western Region, a 48-year-old serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been charged with shooting at TCR staff and a police officer. 2 872 46 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR attempted murder

Serviceman detained after shooting in Rivne Oblast Serviceman detained after opening fire on TRC personnel and police officer in Rivne Oblast In Rivne Oblast, law enforcement officers detained a man who opened fire on servicemen from a Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TRC and SS) and a police officer. He turned out to be a 48-year-old serviceman. 8 787 127 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR

Russian official to stand trial over child militarization Militarization and Russification of Ukrainian children: Russian education official Omelchuk to stand trial, Kravchenko says The Prosecutor General’s Office has sent to court an indictment against Andrii Omelchuk, who is suspected of organizing the forced Russification of education and the militarization of Ukrainian children in temporarily occupied territories. 808 5 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia Russia’s impact on children under occupation Militarization of children in temporarily occupied territories

Tymoshenko challenged the charges High Anti-Corruption Court has upheld notice of suspicion against Tymoshenko The High Anti-Corruption Court dismissed the appeal filed by the defense team of MP Yuliia Tymoshenko challenging the notice of suspicion. 1 085 6 Previously in trend: Suspicion of Tymoshenko

shooting in Kyiv Two police officers who fled during terrorist attack in Kyiv have been notified of suspicion – Kravchenko Two officers of the Kyiv Patrol Police Department have been notified of suspicion over their actions during the April 18 terrorist attack. They are accused of official negligence. 10 767 111 Previously in trend: Shooting in Kyiv

yermak I often hear question: "Where is suspicion against Yermak?" — Klymenko, head of SAPO Oleksandr Klymenko, head of the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, is frequently asked: "Where is the suspicion against Yermak?". 10 283 71 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Kyiv official suspected over UAH 7.4m property privatization Kyiv official served with notice of suspicion over privatization of property worth UAH 7.4 million In Kyiv, law enforcement officers have served a notice of suspicion on the director of the Department of Communal Property over violations that led to the illegal privatization of property. 700 3 Previously in trend: cases of illicit enrichment

Brovary prosecutors suspected of extortion scheme Demanded $50,000 from businessman: prosecutor and first deputy head of Brovary District Prosecutor’s Office notified of suspicion Investigators have exposed a prosecutor and the first deputy head of the Brovary District Prosecutor’s Office for attempting to fraudulently obtain funds from a businessman. They have been served with notices of suspicion. 1 793 10 Previously in trend: Corruption in the Prosecutor’s Office

Fictitious grain sales: former Minister Solskyi under suspicion UAH 63 million grain scheme: former agriculture minister Solskyi among suspects – sources One of the suspects in the case involving the fictitious sale of grain worth UAH 63 million is Mykola Solskyi, former Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food. 3 291 8 Previously in trend: financial fraud Grain theft

Ukroboronprom SAPO and NABU expose criminal scheme to embezzle UAH 32 million in Ukroboronprom concern Detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and prosecutors of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have exposed a scheme to embezzle funds from state-owned enterprises of the Ukroboronprom concern. According to the investigation, members of the group misappropriated UAH 32 million and attempted to embezzle more than UAH 19 million more, through fictitious intermediary services provided by foreign companies. 8 015 9 Previously in trend: seizure of funds Embezzlement of funds

Iranian General Mehrabi notified of suspicion in Ukraine Iranian General Mehrabi, who helped Russia launch Shahed production, served with notice of suspicion Brigadier General Abdolli Mehrabi of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, who organized the transfer of "shahed" production technology to Russia, has been notified of the charges against him. 2 416 12 Previously in trend: Cooperation between Russia and Iran

prison for prisoners Two Russian judges who unjustifiably sentence Ukrainian prisoners to prison terms have been notified of suspicion, — Security Service of Ukraine The Security Service of Ukraine has gathered evidence against two more Russian judges of the Southern District Military Court of the Russian Federation—Gurgen Dovlatbekyan and Artem Shalaev. 540 3 Previously in trend: trial of Ukrainian prisoners in Russia

Air Force logistics chief, SBU head suspected in bribery case Air Force logistics commander and head of SSU in Zhytomyr region served with notices of suspicion over bribery Law enforcement officers have served notices of suspicion to the Commander of Logistics of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) Department in Zhytomyr region in a case involving the embezzlement of budget funds allocated for the construction of protective structures for aircraft. 4 683 17 Previously in trend: Grafters Corruption in defence

Lviv region prosecutor served with suspicion notice after fatal crash Hit two children at crosswalk: prosecutor who caused fatal crash in Lviv region served with notice of suspicion A prosecutor of the Sheptytskyi District Prosecutor’s Office, who on February 24 caused a traffic accident in the Lviv region in which a 14-year-old girl was killed and her 10-year-old brother was injured, has been served with a notice of suspicion. 3 803 29

Terrorist attack in Lviv: the detained woman has been charged under two articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine Terrorist attack in Lviv: detained woman was notified of suspicion under two articles A 33-year-old resident of Kostopol, Rivne region, was notified of suspicion of committing a terrorist act that resulted in the death of a person, as well as illegal handling of weapons. 13 954 62 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine

NABU serves second suspicion to former Ministry of Defence official He demanded $690,000 bribe: NABU serves another notice of suspicion on ex-MoD official The former acting head of one of the Central Territorial Departments of the Ministry of Defence has been served with another notice of suspicion. 3 737 17 Previously in trend: Grafters

Russian general Missile strike on Kyiv TV tower in 2022: another Russian general notified of suspicion Prosecutors from the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office have issued an in absentia indictment against a Russian major general, commander of the 22nd Guards Heavy Bomber Aviation Division of the Long-Range Aviation of the Air and Space Forces of the Russian Federation. 1 205 8 Previously in trend: Strike on the Kyiv TV tower.

money 280 senior officials accused in corruption cases stood trial in 2025 – SAPO In 2025, 124 indictments involving 280 people were sent to court, including senior officials, judges, prosecutors, heads of state-owned enterprises, and MPs. The total amount of established losses to the state exceeds UAH 21.5 billion. 879 22 Previously in trend: cases of illicit enrichment

Yermak SAPO never announces notices of suspicion, including for Yermak. It violates presumption of innocence – Klymenko Head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) Oleksandr Klymenko denied reports about an allegedly prepared notice of suspicion for Andriy Yermak, former head of the President’s Office. 2 943 19 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

How many MPs have been charged? Klymenko responded 41 MPs of current convocation received suspicion from SAPO, - Klymenko 41 MPs of the 9th convocation of the Verkhovna Rada have received suspicion notices from the SAPO. 2 879 24 Previously in trend: Suspicions of deputies Results of NABU and SAPO operations

Two men served suspicion notices over AFU serviceman beating in Kremenets Beating of serviceman in Kremenets, Ternopil region: two men served notices of suspicion, police say In the Ternopil region, two men have been served notices of suspicion over the beating of an Armed Forces of Ukraine serviceman in Kremenets. 6 773 34 Previously in trend: Beating of serviceman

Umerov NABU says Umerov is not currently suspect in Mindich case National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov, who previously served as defense minister, has not been served with a notice of suspicion in the energy-sector corruption case known as "Midas". 1 523 31 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

NABU confirmed the suspicion of Yulia Tymoshenko: what is known? NABU confirms suspicion against Tymoshenko: Bribe in exchange for loyal behaviour during voting The NABU officially confirmed that it had notified Yulia Tymoshenko, leader of the "Batkivshchyna" parliamentary faction, that she was under suspicion. 15 760 167 Previously in trend: Suspicion of Tymoshenko

Searches at the Batkivshchyna office: what is known as of the morning of 14 January? Tymoshenko was notified of suspicion in morning: motion for preventive measures is being prepared Yulia Tymoshenko, leader of the Batkivshchyna faction, has been notified of suspicion. 7 486 57 Previously in trend: Suspicion of Tymoshenko

Teenager suspected of stabbing spree at school Knife attack at school in Kyiv: teenager charged, victims in serious condition A 14-year-old resident of Kyiv region has been notified of suspicion of attempting to murder his 39-year-old teacher and 14-year-old classmate. 6 956 34 Previously in trend: Attack on a school

Bribes for voting in the Rada: Radina asks questions Radina to "servants of people" suspected by NABU: How much did voting for Law 12414 cost? The chair of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Anti-Corruption Policy, "Servant of the People" MP Anastasia Radina, asked her colleagues in the faction who had been suspected by the NABU how much their vote for the bill that deprived NABU and SAPO of their independence (No. 12414 - Ed.) had cost them. 13 831 49 Previously in trend: Grafters Bribing MPs for voting

Rada Five Servant of People MPs served suspicion notices over bribes for "needed" votes in Verkhovna Rada – NABU NABU and SAPO have served suspicion notices on members of an organised criminal group that operated in Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada and ensured that MPs systematically received bribes for "needed" votes on draft laws. 7 785 82 Previously in trend: Grafters Bribery in government Bribing MPs for voting

Verkhovna Rada Bribes for voting in Verkhovna Rada: MPs Pyvovarov, Nehulevskyi, and Kisel received suspicions from NABU, - media The National Anti-Corruption Bureau suspects MPs Yevhen Pyvovarov, Ihor Nehulevskyi, and Yurii Kisel of systematically receiving illegal benefits for voting in the Verkhovna Rada. 12 757 104 Previously in trend: Bribing MPs for voting

Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Notice of suspicion served on Perevozkin, head of Russian penal colony where Viktoriia Roshchyna and Yevhen Matvieiev died as result of torture – SSU The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), jointly with the National Police and the Office of the Prosecutor General, have served a notice of suspicion in absentia on the head of a Russian pre-trial detention center where Ukrainian captives were tortured and killed, including journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna. 1 472 9 Previously in trend: Death of Victoria Roshchyna