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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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Mindich Security Service of Ukraine opens high treason case against Mindich – Honcharenko The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has opened criminal proceedings against Tymur Mindich, a figure in the anti-corruption operation dubbed "Midas", under the article on high treason. 4 058 35 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

NABU During full-scale invasion, NABU has served 46 notices of suspicion to MPs During Russia’s full-scale invasion from 2022 to 2025, detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) served 46 notices of suspicion to Ukrainian members of parliament, including 35 MPs of the 9th convocation. 1 791 23 Previously in trend: Suspicions of deputies

Yermak Yermak’s resignation is society’s achievement, but without notice of suspicion it’s circus – Symoroz Veteran Oleh Symoroz commented on the dismissal of Andriy Yermak as head of the Office of the President, calling it "the achievement of society". At the same time, he noted that Yermak’s dismissal without a formal notice of suspicion looks "like a circus". 4 301 31 Previously in trend: Yermak’s dismissal

Yermak Yermak to be served NABU notice of suspicion in near future – sources Anti-corruption bodies will soon serve a notice of suspicion to the Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak. 11 541 46 Previously in trend: Searches at Yermak’s premises Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Searches at Yermak’s premises: no notification of suspicion Yermak has not been notified of suspicion, investigative actions continue, - media Investigative actions are ongoing with regard to the head of the OP, Andrii Yermak, but he has not yet been notified of any suspicion. 2 948 36 Previously in trend: Searches at Yermak’s premises

Suspicion against Yermak: What can it be related to? NABU prepares suspicion against Yermak, which may be related to "Dynasty" cooperative, - media The NABU is preparing a suspicion against the head of the Presidential Office, Andrii Yermak. It may be related to his interest in one of the houses of the "Dynasty" cooperative. 21 081 58 Previously in trend: Searches at Yermak’s premises

NABU is preparing to notify Yermak of suspicion NABU preparing suspicion against head of OP Yermak, - Honcharenko Anti-corruption authorities are preparing to announce suspicions against the head of the President's Office, Andrii Yermak. 11 531 70 Previously in trend: Searches at Yermak’s premises

More suspects expected in Mindich-gate energy corruption case – NABU chief I convinced we will have more suspects in "Midas" case – Kryvonos Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) Semen Kryvonos is convinced there will be more suspects in the corruption case in the energy sector. 1 263 5 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Arakhamiia Information about preparation of charges against Arakhamiia and Klymenko is not true, - SSU The information that the Security Service of Ukraine was allegedly preparing to announce suspicions of high treason against the head of the Servant of the People faction, Davyd Arakhamiia, or the head of the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, Oleksandr Klymenko, is not true. 4 592 49 Previously in trend: NABU and SAPO cases Mindichgate

Umerov faces suspicion NABU prepared suspicion against Umerov, - Honcharenko The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has prepared charges against the secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Rustem Umerov. 16 871 107 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Tsukerman commented on the suspicion of corruption in the energy sector Tsukerman from ’Mindich tapes’ denies NABU corruption allegations: "It’s all lies" Ally of President Zelenskyy, Oleksandr Tsukerman ("Shugarman"), whom investigators consider involved in corruption schemes at Energoatom headed by Kvartal 95 co-owner Tymur Mindich, called NABU’s notice of suspicion "a lie." 6 780 62 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption

Operation "Midas": who NABU has charged in the corruption case Operation "Midas": names revealed of all individuals charged by NABU The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), as part of the case into a large-scale corruption scheme in the energy sector (Operation "Midas"), has charged seven individuals. Journalists have identified who they are. 16 087 70 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption

Chernyshov Chernyshov has been notified of suspicion of illegal enrichment within framework of Operation Midas, - NABU The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have notified the former Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine that he is suspected of illegal enrichment. The case concerns Oleksii Chernyshov, who is involved in a corruption scheme in the energy sector. 4 746 52 Previously in trend: Chernyshov’s case Energy sector corruption

The State Bureau of Investigation announced that it suspected the capital’s law enforcement officer of stealing money seized during the investigation. He stole over 13 million hryvnias and hid in forest in Rivne region: police officer Rybianskyi was charged In Kyiv, police officer Yurii Rybianskyi, who disappeared along with material evidence worth over 13 million hryvnias, has been served a notice of suspicion. He was hiding in a forest in Rivne region, where he set up a makeshift shelter. 7 688 76 Previously in trend: Search for police officer Rybianskyi

SSSCIP responds to NABU suspicions, urges to wait for court decision Drone embezzlement: SSSCIP comments on NABU suspicions and stresses presumption of innocence The State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP) has commented on the National Anti-Corruption Bureau’s (NABU) statement about notifying officials of suspicion. The agency emphasized that a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court. 1 716 11 Previously in trend: Drone industry Drone procurement corruption

Trukhanov Former Odesa mayor Trukhanov served with notice of suspicion – media Law enforcement officers have served a notice of suspicion to former Odesa mayor Hennadii Trukhanov and two of his deputies for official negligence. 4 763 21 Previously in trend: Bad weather in Odesa Notice of suspicion for Trukhanov

Kirkorov served with notice of suspicion by SBU for supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine Pro-Putin singer Kirkorov served with notice of suspicion over concerts in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories Russian singer and Putin supporter Philipp Kirkorov has been served with a notice of suspicion by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) for supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine and performing systematically in the temporarily occupied territories before Russian troops. 2 507 21 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Kirkorov

Yusuf Mameshev, a witness in the Ruslan Mahamedrasulov case, has been charged Mahamedrasulov’s case: witness Mameshev charged with giving false testimony Yusuf Mameshev, a witness in the case involving National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) detective Ruslan Mahamedrasulov, has been served a notice of suspicion for allegedly providing knowingly false testimony to investigators and the court. 7 379 30 Previously in trend: Ruslan Mahamedrasulov’s case

Major of the Armed Forces of Ukraine suspected of bribery Demanded $7,000 for transfer to another military unit: in Donetsk region, major of Armed Forces of Ukraine was notified of suspicion - Prosecutor’s office In the Donetsk region, a major, head of the financial and economic service of one of the military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was served a notice of suspicion. 1 216 10 Previously in trend: Bribery in army

Murder of Andrii Parubii: suspect faces additional charge Would-be assassin of Andrii Parubii acted on orders of Russian intelligence. Suspect’s charge was upgraded – SSU The suspect in the attempted murder of former Verkhovna Rada Speaker and MP Andrii Parubii has had the charges against him reclassified. He is now accused of state treason committed on the orders of Russian intelligence services. 9 762 60 Previously in trend: Murder of Andrii Parubii

Mercedes-Benz driver who beat up cyclist detained Mercedes driver who beat cyclist unconscious in Kyiv re-arrested: he was served with new charges The driver of a Mercedes-Benz who recently beat a cyclist unconscious in Kyiv’s Podil district after being reproached for illegal parking, and then left him in danger, was re-arrested on October 2 in Bila Tserkva. He was served with a new charge. 18 505 59 Previously in trend: Beating of a cyclist in Kyiv

Ruslan Mahamedrasulov received a new suspicion from the SSU SSU: NABU detective Mahamedrasulov served new notice of suspicion for aiding conversion centers in schemes Ukraine’s Security Service (SSU), the Prosecutor General’s Office and the State Bureau of Investigation have announced new charges against a senior official from one of the interregional departments of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), who is currently in custody on suspicion of aiding the aggressor state. 7 526 70 Previously in trend: Ruslan Mahamedrasulov’s case

Murder of two students in Vinnytsia region: police announce suspicion of 23-year-old man Murder of two schoolchildren in Sharhorod, Vinnytsia region: former teacher charged Law enforcement officers have charged a 23-year-old former teacher with the murder of two schoolchildren in the town of Sharhorod, Vinnytsia region. Police found the murder weapon. 15 187 67 Previously in trend: Murder of children

Protest against the military TCR in Vinnytsia: three more participants have been charged Protest against TCR military in Vinnytsia: three more participants have been charged Three participants in an action to obstruct the military of the Vinnytsia Regional Military TCR and SS near the city stadium in early August 2025 were served with a notice of suspicion. 7 552 145 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Protest in Vinnytsia

Case against suspect in Andrii Parubii’s murder reclassified Parubii murder: prosecution reclassifies case against suspect In the criminal case concerning the murder of Member of Parliament and former Verkhovna Rada Speaker Andrii Parubii, the charges have been reclassified. 8 197 85 Previously in trend: Murder of Andrii Parubii

Parubii’s murder. The detainee has been notified of suspicion Parubii’s murder: detained 52-year-old Lviv resident notified of suspicion A 52-year-old resident of Lviv was served a notice of suspicion of murdering former Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, MP Andrii Parubii. 26 055 106 Previously in trend: Murder of Andrii Parubii

Suspicions of abuse in the field of defence Over 248 million hryvnias in damages: Prosecutors have announced suspicions in cases of abuse in defence sector Over the past two weeks, prosecutors of the specialised defence prosecutor's offices of the Prosecutor General's Office have been providing procedural guidance in pre-trial investigations that have established that the state suffered hundreds of millions of hryvnias in damages. During this time, prosecutors served notices of suspicion to 16 military officials and sent indictments against 12 people to court. 2 680 4 Previously in trend: Abuse in defence sector

Shabunin’s case: SBI changes suspicion and announces new one to commander SBI changes Shabunin’s suspicion and informs his commander of new one The State Bureau of Investigation has served a new suspicion on the commander of a military unit in Kyiv region and handed over the updated suspicion to Vitalii Shabunin, the AntAC's chairman of the board. 7 889 0 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

The State Bureau of Investigation will inform Shabunin of the updated charges What is known Investigators from State Bureau of Investigation will present Shabunin with updated charges - Anti-Corruption Action Centre SBI investigators arrived in Kharkiv region, where Vitalii Shabunin, chairman of the board of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre, serves, to serve him with a suspicion notice. 7 242 77 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

AFU veteran assaulted in Kharkiv: suspect formally charged Man who beat and shot at AFU war veteran in Kharkiv notified of suspicion – police A man who assaulted and shot a 22-year-old Armed Forces veteran has been formally charged in Kharkiv. The suspect was detained the previous day. 2 988 9 Previously in trend: AFU war veteran beaten and shot at in Kharkiv region

Nazarii Husakov charged with fraud related to fundraising Nazarii Husakov charged with defrauding donors of over 1.3 million hryvnias – Office of Prosecutor General Law enforcement officials have charged 31-year-old Nazarii Husakov with fraud related to charitable fundraising for treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The Lviv resident defrauded donors of over 1.3 million hryvnias. 5 234 26 Previously in trend: Case of Nazarii Husakov

Traffic accident involving law enforcement officers Three NABU employees have been notified of suspicion of committing traffic accident that resulted in maiming to victims, - SBI Based on the SBI materials, the Prosecutor General's Office has served suspicion notices to three NABU employees who committed road accidents with victims. 4 253 33 Previously in trend: Search in NABU

Ministry of Defense Losses of over UAH 275 million: former Defense Ministry official reported for suspicion of official negligence A former official of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine was served a notice of suspicion of gross negligence that caused grave consequences and the use of knowingly forged documents. 1 101 14

Shabunin Searches at Shabunin’s place were conducted without court order. This is flagrant violation, - Shcherban The searches of the head of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre Vitalii Shabunin took place without a court order. 5 832 80 Previously in trend: Searches on Shabunin Suspicion against Shabunin

Shabunin Suspicion that Shabunin evaded military service is absurd, as he voluntarily mobilised in first days of war, - Shcherban The accusation of the head of the AntAC Vitalii Shabunin of evading military service is absurd, as he voluntarily mobilised into the army in the first days of the full-scale Russian invasion. 6 740 48 Previously in trend: Searches on Shabunin Suspicion against Shabunin

Shabunin State Bureau of Investigation is fabricating suspicions against Shabunin in order to silence him through persecution - journalist Sokolova Journalist Yanina Sokolova defended the head of the AntAC Vitalii Shabunin, who was notified of suspicion by the State Bureau of Investigation the day before. 4 802 72 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

Vitalii Shabunin Zelenskyy is taking confident steps toward corrupt authoritarianism. They offer to lock me up for 5-10 years - Shabunin Taking advantage of the war, Volodymyr Zelenskyy is taking the first but confident steps towards corrupt authoritarianism. 12 031 103 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

Vitalii Shabunin "Zelenskyy ordered to lock up Shabunin at Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Headquarters" - ZN.ua President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy raised the issue of the head of the AntAC Vitalii Shabunin at a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff. 20 421 108 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

Shabunin claims that Zelenskyy has cleared the media field "Zelenskyy is building corrupt authoritarianism during martial law" - AntAC on Shabunin’s suspicion The suspicion of the AntAC head Vitalii Shabunin is an exemplary punishment to demonstrate that the authorities can do anything to anyone in the country. 3 402 32 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

Vitalii Shabunin Shabunin’s suspicion is mixture of worthlessness, selective injustice and persecution by State Bureau of Investigation - Radina, member of Servant of People faction The suspicion of Vitalii Shabunin, head of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre, is political persecution. 7 200 65 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

Shabunin received a suspicion from the State Bureau of Investigation. Shabunin, who criticised Zelenskyy, accused of evading military service and fraud The State Bureau of Investigation has served a notice of suspicion to Vitalii Shabunin, head of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre (AntAC). 21 006 223 Previously in trend: Searches on Shabunin Suspicion against Shabunin

Suspicion in the case of explosions in the Zhytomyr region Explosions in Zhytomyr region: five people suspected of illegal manufacture of explosives Five people who organised the manufacture of explosives in the Zhytomyr region were served a notice of suspicion. Violation of the rules and regulations established by law led to large-scale explosions that caused casualties and damage. 7 019 39

Chernyshov Director of company that paid largest part of Chernyshov’s bail said that he had "heard about this for first time" The largest part of the bail - UAH 66 million for Deputy Prime Minister of National Unity Oleksii Chernyshov, who is suspected of abuse of office and bribery - was posted by "Foravto tor" LLC from Dnipro. Its sole director and owner, Eduard Martynenko, says he knows nothing about bail for Chernyshov. 17 109 90 Previously in trend: Chernyshov’s case

Chernyshov NABU and SAPO have prepared charges against Chernyshov, - Zhelezniak MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak said that on 19 June, NABU and SAPO sent an invitation to the Cabinet of Ministers' secretariat to Minister of National Unity Oleksii Chernyshov to appear for the presentation of a suspicion on 23 June. 8 828 66 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

US imposes sanctions on Kremlin’s propaganda machine Russian propagandist Kiselev served with new notice of suspicion on four counts – SSU The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has documented new crimes committed by Russian propagandist Dmitry Kiselev and formally served him in absentia with an additional notice of suspicion. 1 668 18

prosecutor’s office Four men charged with aiding foreigners in illegal legalization schemes in Ukraine – Prosecutor’s Office Two citizens of Uzbekistan and two citizens of Azerbaijan exploited an illegal scheme to cross the Ukrainian border and subsequently legalize their stay by entering into sham marriages with Ukrainian women. 1 042 4

Shot a soldier and his relative: Kyiv region police report suspect Gunman who killed soldier and his relative in Sofiivska Borshchahivka taken into custody, firearm seized Law enforcement officers have served a notice of suspicion to a 63-year-old man who shot and killed a serviceman and his mother-in-law on May 8 in Sofiivska Borshchahivka, Bucha district. 5 400 18

Abduction of a 6-year-old girl Man charged after attempted abduction of 6-year-old girl in Kyiv region – police Kyiv region police have filed charges against a taxi driver who attempted to abduct a six-year-old girl in the village of Byshiv on May 1. 1 789 4 Previously in trend: Kidnapping of children