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The issuance of suspect notices remains a prominent issue in Ukraine, impacting various political and social figures. Recently, a former Defense Ministry official was reported for gross negligence, while allegations against Vitalii Shabunin, head of AntAC, highlight potential political persecution. Shabunin's mobilization during the Russian invasion questions claims of military service evasion. These events underscore systemic challenges, including fabricated suspicions by the State Bureau of Investigation against critics like Shabunin. The case has drawn strong public and political reactions, emphasizing the ongoing fight against perceived corruption and authoritarian trends. The Ukrainian socio-political landscape continues to navigate through complex dynamics of suspicion, legal accountability, and the safeguarding of civil rights.

What are the main allegations against Vitalii Shabunin?

Vitalii Shabunin faces allegations of evading military service despite evidence of his voluntary mobilization during the early days of the war. Additionally, there are claims of fabricated suspicions by the State Bureau of Investigation aiming to suppress his anti-corruption efforts, highlighting a tense political environment.

How has the Ukrainian government responded to accusations of corrupt authoritarianism?

The Ukrainian government, particularly under Volodymyr Zelenskyy, faces criticism amidst allegations of corrupt authoritarianism. Critics argue that actions against figures like Vitalii Shabunin are an attempt to silence dissent, raising concerns about political freedoms and judicial manipulation. The government maintains its stance on national security and legal accountability.

Who is involved in the case regarding the Defense Ministry official's negligence?

A former official of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense is accused of gross negligence causing significant financial losses and using forged documents. This case has raised eyebrows on accountability within critical state sectors, with implications for trust and integrity in public office management.

What is the significance of the allegations against Russian propagandists?

Under the scrutiny of law enforcement, figures like propagandist Dmitry Kiselev have received suspicions for activities inciting Russian aggression and propagating war crimes justification. This highlights Ukraine's legal challenge to foreign propaganda influencing domestic security and public sentiment.

Are there recent examples of suspect notices related to military service evasion schemes?

Authorities have uncovered numerous schemes involving suspect notices, such as those against healthcare intermediaries in Kyiv who issued fake "white tickets" for draft evasion. These examples reflect ongoing law enforcement efforts against fraudulent military service exemption practices amidst an ongoing conflict.

What legal actions have been taken against alleged corruption in Ukraine's rail company?

Law enforcement initiated suspect notices against officials of "Ukrzaliznytsia" involved in a ticket extortion scheme. The charges signify increased vigilance over corruption in national infrastructure sectors, aiming to uphold transparency and resource allocation ethics.

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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. 7 626 68 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. 6 949 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. 2 643 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. 5 038 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. PHOTO Based on the SBI materials, the Prosecutor General's Office has served suspicion notices to three NABU employees who committed road accidents with victims. 4 004 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. 993 14

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. 6 534 48 Previously in trend: Searches on Shabunin Suspicion against Shabunin

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. 5 704 80 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. 4 610 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. 11 824 103 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. 20 161 108 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. 3 251 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. 7 042 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). 20 675 223 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. PHOTOS 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. 6 726 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. 16 901 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. 8 637 66 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

prosecutor’s office Four men charged with aiding foreigners in illegal legalization schemes in Ukraine – Prosecutor’s Office. PHOTOS 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. 906 4

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. 1 565 18

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. PHOTO 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. 5 223 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. 1 649 4 Previously in trend: Kidnapping of children

Former head of the Brovary Military State Administration Volodymyr Maibozhenko is detained for trafficking men abroad Former head of Brovary DSA Maibozhenko detained for smuggling draft dodgers abroad – SSU. PHOTOS The SSU in the Kyiv region exposed a channel for smuggling military-age men abroad, involving the former head of the Brovary District State Administration (DSA) Volodymyr Maibozhenko. Together with an accomplice, he helped men go abroad under the guise of volunteers. 2 420 16 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border Traffic accident with Maibozhenko

Smyrnov Former deputy head of OP Smyrnov served with new suspicion of illegally obtained funds laundering and bribery National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has notified a former deputy head of the President’s Office of suspicion of laundering illegally obtained funds and accepting a particularly large bribe. The agency did not name the suspect, but based on the details of the case, it is believed to be Andrii Smyrnov. 2 523 10 Previously in trend: Case of former deputy head of the President’s Office Smyrnov

SSU and National Police expose rector of UOC-MP church who privatised church in Kyiv region UOC-MP cleric exposed for "privatizing" church and property worth over UAH 7 million in Kyiv region – SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police exposed a cleric of the UOC-MP on the illegal alienation of a church in the Kyiv region. 5 148 26 Previously in trend: Detention of UOC-MP clerics

deputy, sbi SBI detains Zhytomyr regional council deputy who "arranged" jobs in state institutions for $10,000. PHOTOS According to the investigation, the suspect set up a mechanism for seizing citizens' funds under the pretext of their official employment. 3 487 11 Previously in trend: Suspicions of deputies

Suspicion of Vinnytsia military centre deputy for beating person liable for military service Person liable for military service was beaten: Deputy Head of Vinnytsia TCR and her ex-subordinate were served suspicion notices - SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers served a notice of suspicion to the deputy head of the Vinnytsia Joint City Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support and her former subordinate in connection with the beating of a man liable for military service who refused to sign a form and refused to be reserved. 8 082 79 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR

Solovyov Promoting Russia’s war against Ukraine: propagandist Solovyov has been served notice of suspicion in absentia – SSU The Security Service of Ukraine has documented the crimes of Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov, who actively promotes Russia's war against Ukraine, justifies war crimes of the Russian military and calls for the genocide of Ukrainians. 1 853 43 Previously in trend: Pro-Russian agitators Solovyov’s propaganda

suspicion of two residents of Kherson for participation in the pseudo-referendum Pseudo-referendum organized in Kherson in 2022: two local residents served with suspicion notices - prosecutor’s office Two local residents have been notified of being suspected of participating in the organization and holding of a pseudo-referendum in Kherson in September 2022. 857 1 Previously in trend: P

Soldiers built a house instead of serving in the army Four soldiers who built house for commander’s relatives are served suspicion notices in Ternopil region. PHOTO Four soldiers who, instead of serving in the army, were building a house for the relatives of the military unit commander, were served with suspicion notices. 5 626 46

NABU Between 2022 and 2024, law enforcement officers served suspicion notices to 41 MPs - NABU In the period from 2022 to 2024, law enforcement officers served suspicion notices to 41 current and former MPs. 1 155 18 Previously in trend: Suspicions of deputies

occupiers were served with a notice of suspicion Two Russian soldiers who threatened to shoot civilians during occupation of Bucha will be tried - National Police. PHOTO National Police investigators sent to court an indictment against two occupiers who threatened civilians with executions. 1 884 5 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

SBI serves notice of suspicion to Kyiv TDF commander, where Shabunin was mobilised SBI serves notice of suspicion to commander of Kyiv TDF, where I mobilised in 2022 - Shabunin The State Bureau of Investigation has served a notice of suspicion to a commander of the Kyiv TDF, where the head of the AntAC Vitalii Shabunin mobilised in the first days of the full-scale Russian invasion. 28 920 64

SSU serves in absentia notice of suspicion to Russian general for missile attack on Mykolaiv regional council He gave order to strike Mykolaiv Regional Council with "Iskander": Russian General Dvornikov served suspicion notice in absentia - SSU The Security Service of Ukraine has served in absentia a notice of suspicion to Russian General Alexander Dvornikov for committing a war crime that led to a missile attack on the Mykolaiv Regional Council, which killed 36 people. 1 065 11

President of South Korea has been declared suspect South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol has been charged with sedition On January 26, the South Korean prosecutor's office charged President Yun Seok-young with leading the uprising and briefly imposing martial law on December 3. 1 120 11

Kormyshkina’s case Case of "servant of people" Kormyshkina on illegal enrichment: MP’s husband is suspected In the case of illegal enrichment of Ukrainian MP Iryna Kormyshkina, another person has been served with a notice of suspicion - her husband. This was reported by the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, Censor.NET informs. 14 009 22

Head of Cherkasy plant is suspected of selling Russian products Exported paint to Russia for $1.8 million: in Cherkasy region, head of chemical plant was informed of suspicion due to selling products to enemy - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of the Prosecutor General's Office, the head of a chemical company from Cherkasy, who organized the supply of paint to Russia despite the ban on exports to the aggressor state, was served a notice of suspicion. 2 870 7

SBU came to search home of pro-Russian propagandist Max Nazarov SSU came to search pro-Russian propagandist Nazarov’s house - media. PHOTO On Saturday, 18 January, the Security Service of Ukraine searched the home of Max Nazarov, a former TV presenter for Viktor Medvedchuk, the godfather of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. 21 122 95

People’s Deputy Viktor Bondar is suspected by NABU People’s Deputy Bondar was served notice of suspicion of organizing misappropriation of Ukrzaliznytsia funds, losses exceeding UAH 140 million - NABU. PHOTO The NABU and the SAPO served a notice of suspicion to a current People`s Deputy of Ukraine, co-leader of an organised group caught embezzling funds from Ukrzaliznytsia during the purchase of cable and wire products. The damage caused is over UAH 140 million. 4 398 18

Oleksandr Korniienko on suspicions against People’s Deputies At least 50 People’s Deputies received suspicions - Korniienko assesses scale of corruption in Rada At least 50 People's Deputies from the current Rada have received suspicions from law enforcement agencies. 8 173 77

Kormyshkina failed to declare her house and land plot SAPO announces another suspicion to "servant of people" Kormyshkina: she failed to declare her house and land plots The SAPO has served a new suspicion on the current People's Deputy Iryna Kormyshkina: she failed to declare the residential building where she lives and land plots. 8 571 72

Serhii Zviahintsev SAPO serves notice of suspicion to Head of the Customs Service Zviahintsev for non-declaration of property worth over $100 thousand The Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has served a notice of suspicion to the acting head of the State Customs Service of Ukraine, Serhii Zviahintsev, of intentionally entering knowingly false information in declarations. 2 313 27

group of medical workers will be tried Seven members of criminal group who issued "white tickets" to evaders to be tried - prosecutor’s office. PHOTOS A group of healthcare workers, intermediaries and men liable for military service who were helped to obtain documents declaring them unfit for military service for USD 5-8 thousand will be tried in Kyiv. 16 129 9

Commander of 211th Brigade Commander of 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade, who covered up abuse of soldiers, detained. He was served with new suspicion - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO The commander of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade, who covered up the abuse of soldiers, was detained and served a new suspicion notice. 7 834 33

Head of KCSA Department Ruslan Svitlyi registered a fictitious disability Director of KCSA Department Svitlyi registered fake disability and received UAH 300 thousand pension - SSU. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers exposed the Director of the Department of Social and Veteran Policy of the Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA), who unreasonably issued himself a fictitious 2nd disability group. The official was served a notice of suspicion. 6 321 48

Godson of 211th Brigade commander Pastukh mocked the military and demanded money Officer of 211th Brigade Pastukh, who abused his subordinates, was served notice of suspicion. He is hiding from investigation - SBI The commander of one of the platoons of the pontoon and bridge battalion of the 211th pontoon and bridge brigade, who mocked the soldiers, was notified of suspicion. 8 076 39

suspicion of commander of 211th brigade Soldiers of 211th Brigade were involved in construction of private house: commander of military unit was served notice of suspicion - National Police. PHOTOS Investigators of the Ternopil region police served a notice of suspicion to the commander of a military unit of abuse of office. 5 591 32

Law enforcers investigate possible involvement of 211th Brigade commander in illegal construction Leadership of 211th Pontoon Brigade is suspected of using military to build private house. PHOTO Law enforcement officers are investigating the alleged involvement of the leadership of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the involvement of subordinate soldiers in the construction of a house in the Khmelnytskyi region during their business trip to the combat zone. 6 862 31

Employees of Ukrzaliznytsia suspected of laundering millions of hryvnias on tickets abroad Large-scale scheme of "extortion" on international tickets organised: officials of "Ukrzaliznytsia" were served notice of suspicion. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers served suspicion notices to "Ukrzaliznytsia" officials who earned millions on international tickets. For each flight, the train manager had to bring in a "cash register" - from 2000 hryvnias from the route within Ukraine and from 2000 to 5000 euros from the most popular foreign connections. 6 552 20

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