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The latest developments involve several high-profile suspects in Ukraine and abroad. NABU and SAPO uncovered a large embezzlement scheme within Ukroboronprom, while Iranian General Abdolli Mehrabi faces charges in Russia. In Ukraine, two Russian judges are suspected of unlawfully sentencing Ukrainian prisoners. Various Ukrainian officials, including Air Force and SSU members, have been notified of suspicions of bribery. Meanwhile, a prosecutor in Lviv is implicated in a fatal car accident involving minors. These cases highlight ongoing efforts to combat corruption and wrongdoing. Stay informed on accusations ranging from bribery to illegal enrichment impacting both the political and judicial landscapes.

What are the latest corruption cases in Ukraine highlighted by NABU and SAPO?

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have exposed a criminal scheme involving the embezzlement of millions in state-owned enterprises, particularly within the Ukroboronprom concern. Additionally, several senior officials have been notified of suspicions related to bribery and misappropriation of funds.

Who are the key figures involved in the Ukroboronprom embezzlement scandal?

The scandal involves detectives from NABU and prosecutors from SAPO, who have accused members of a group of embezzling UAH 32 million through fictitious services by foreign companies, attempting to misappropriate additional funds worth over UAH 19 million. These actions are part of ongoing anti-corruption efforts targeting high-level economic crimes.

What charges are faced by Iranian General Mehrabi in the Russia-Ukraine conflict context?

Brigadier General Abdolli Mehrabi of Iran has been charged for his role in facilitating technology transfer for "shahed" drone production to Russia. This action highlights the complex international dimensions of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the intricate networks supporting wartime strategies.

What is the case against the Ukrainian prosecutor involved in a fatal crash?

The prosecutor from the Sheptytskyi District Prosecutor's Office caused a fatal accident in the Lviv region, leading to the tragic death of a 14-year-old girl and injuries to her younger brother. This has resulted in the prosecutor being served a notice of suspicion, illustrating rigorous legal accountability mechanisms.

Why were two Russian judges charged by Ukrainian authorities?

The Security Service of Ukraine has charged two Russian judges for unjust sentencing of Ukrainian prisoners, revealing ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia. This action is part of broader international legal challenges concerning jurisdiction and accountability in conflict zones.

What are the implications of the NABU's suspicions against MPs in Ukraine?

With reports of 41 MPs currently under suspicion by NABU, these allegations underscore systemic issues of corruption in Ukraine’s legislative sector, highlighting the challenges and necessity of judicial reforms and transparency to strengthen governance and public trust in state institutions.

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На Дніпропетровщині ДБР викрило масштабну оборудку під час закупівлі одягу для військових Low-quality clothing for AFU worth UAH 200 million was purchased: Large-scale fraud was uncovered in Dnipropetrovsk region - SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation served a notice of suspicion to the commander of a military unit in Dnipropetrovsk region and the head of a private company who organised the purchase of low-quality clothing for military personnel worth UAH 200 million. 5 789 25

майдан,небесна,сотня,богачук During year, 27 persons were notified of suspicion in "Maidan cases", 25 indictments against 55 persons were sent to courts Despite challenges related to military aggression, during the year, under the procedural guidance of prosecutors of the specialized Department of the Prosecutor General’s Office, suspicion was reported to 27 persons, of whom at the time of the crimes they were charged with: 2 high-ranking officials, 17 law enforcement officers, including 2 prosecutors and 1 investigator , 1 judge, 7 civilians. 570 24 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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. 2 850 24 Previously in trend: Suspicions of deputies Results of NABU and SAPO operations

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. 1 752 23 Previously in trend: Suspicions of deputies

Під виглядом волонтерів переправив за кордон 74 ухилянтів Under guise of volunteers, he smuggled 74 draft dodgers abroad: village council deputy will be tried in Ternopil region A pre-trial investigation has been completed against a deputy of a village council in Ternopil region who organized an illegal scheme to smuggle persons who were subject to mobilization across the state border of Ukraine. The suspect faces up to seven years in prison. 3 982 22

наумов The SBI has served a notice of suspicion to former SSU General Naumov. Assets worth almost UAH 33 million were found in his possession The State Bureau of Investigation has served a notice of suspicion of illicit enrichment on the former head of the SSU’s Main Internal Security Department of Ukraine. 2 822 22 Incidents

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. 14 105 22

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. 822 22 Previously in trend: cases of illicit enrichment

Виробнику Ланцетів Захарову повідомлено про підозру Designer of Russian kamikaze drones "Lancet" Zakharov was notified of suspicion - SSU Oleksandr Zakharov, the owner and chief designer of the Russian company ZALA Aero Group, which manufactures UAVs for the war against Ukraine, was informed of the suspicion. 3 377 21

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. 2 430 21 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Kirkorov

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. 4 729 21 Previously in trend: Bad weather in Odesa Notice of suspicion for Trukhanov

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. 6 629 20

олександр,валерійович,маріковський "Servant of People" Marikovskyi is suspected of false declaration of cryptocurrency worth almost UAH 25 million The SAPO served a notice of suspicion to Oleksandr Marikovskyi, People’s Deputy from the Servant of the People party, of deliberately entering knowingly false information in the declaration. 2 383 20 Ukrainian Politics

сбу "Chairman of LPR" Pasichnyk and 8 other organizers of pseudo-referendums were declared suspicious, - SSU The Security Service of Ukraine continues to document the illegal actions of the organizers and participants of the fake manifestation of will in the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 2 240 20 Previously in trend: War

Повідомлено про підозру власнику будівлі, за вказівкою якого було знесено садибу Зеленських Owner of building, on whose instructions Zelensky estate was demolished, was served with notice of suspicion. PHOTO Law enforcement officers served a notice of suspicion to the 32-year-old owner of the building, who ordered the demolition of the Zelensky estate, a historic building dating back to the late nineteenth century, on Oleksandr Konysky Street in Kyiv. 8 801 19

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. 2 914 19 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Ексрегіонала Макеєнка підозрюють в несплаті 71 мільйона гривень податків Former regional deputy Makeyenko is suspected of tax evasion over UAH 71 million. PHOTOS Law enforcers served a notice of suspicion to Volodymyr Makeenko, a former MP of several convocations and former deputy head of the banned Party of Regions faction, in a case of tax evasion of UAH 71 million. 3 388 19

стрілянина в готелі в Києві Shooting in hotel in Pechersk: resident of Vasylkiv served notice of suspicion of premeditated murder - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of the Pechersk District Prosecutor's Office of Kyiv, two residents of Dnipro and Vasylkiv were served a notice of suspicion of hooliganism committed by a group of persons with the use of firearms (Part 2, 4 Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). In addition, a resident of Vasylkiv was also served a notice of suspicion of premeditated murder (Article 115(1) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 8 914 19

пивоварський Any accusations of a criminal offense are absolutely far-fetched and groundless, - Pyvovarskyi on received suspicion Former Infrastructure Minister Andriy Pyvovarskyi, who was served with a suspicion of causing $30 million in damage to state on February 22, commented on this. 5 707 19 Ukrainian Politics

гольдарб SSU: Medvedchuk’s associate Holdarb, who headed banned pro-Russian party, served suspicion notice The Security Service of Ukraine has served a notice of suspicion to Maksym Holdarb, a former host of Medvedchuk’s TV channels and leader of the Union of Left Forces political party banned in Ukraine. 2 980 18 Previously in trend: War

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. 1 637 18

Затримання Кропачова SBI provides details on detention of businessman Kropachov: Fraud in coal sector caused UAH 2 billion damage to state. VIDEO+PHOTOS The SBI confirmed that SBI officers, in close cooperation with the National Police, detained businessman Vitalii Kropachov, the actual owner of Krasnolimanske LLC, a member of the Ukrdoninvest group of companies. 4 007 18 Incidents

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. 5 374 18

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. 1 247 18 Previously in trend: Suspicions of deputies

львів Lviv resident who corrected enemy missile strike in city has been reported - Prosecutor General's Office Under the procedural guidance of the Lviv Regional Prosecutor's Office, a resident of Lviv was suspected and reported of treason committed under martial law. 6 068 18 Previously in trend: War

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. 4 539 18

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. 4 637 17 Previously in trend: Grafters Corruption in defence

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. 3 684 17 Previously in trend: Grafters

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. 2 544 16 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border Traffic accident with Maibozhenko

священик SSU: Metropolitan Arsenii of Sviatohirsk Lavra, who "leaked" location of checkpoints of Defense Forces in Donetsk region during service, is suspected. PHOTO The Security Service documented subversive activities on the part of the abbot of the Sviatohirsk Lavra of the UOC (MP), Metropolitan Arsenii. 5 901 16 Incidents

алаудінов SSU reported suspicion to secretary of Security Council of Chechen Republic, Alaudinov, who commanded "Kadyrivets" during seizure of Luhansk region. PHOTO According to the investigation, with the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the personnel of the "Akhmat" special forces arrived in the Luhansk region to participate in combat operations against the Ukrainian army and the terror of the civilian population. The head of the special unit was personally entrusted to the assistant of the head of the Chechen Republic of the Russian Federation. In 2011-2021, he was the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Chechen Republic. 6 743 16 Previously in trend: War

окупанти закатували українського полковника СБУ Pskov paratroopers informed of suspicion for torturing SSU colonel during occupation of Kyiv region- Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO Under the procedural supervision of the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office, two officers of the Russian armed forces who tortured and killed an SSU officer were identified. 7 265 16

сбу UOC (MP) Metropolitan Povorozniuk, who blessed "accession" of Luhansk to Russian Federation, was informed of suspicion - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service has collected evidence against the sanctioned Metropolitan of the Luhansk Diocese of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate), Vasyl Povorozniuk, who is cooperating with the Russian invaders in the temporarily occupied city. 3 738 15 Incidents

Mayor of Netishyn suspected of official negligence Mayor of Netishyn is suspected of negligence in office over drone procurement. DOCUMENT The mayor of Netishyn, Khmelnytskyi region, was suspected of negligence in office for purchasing low-quality FPV drones. 4 849 15 Previously in trend: War

побиття військового Beating of war veteran in Smila: another person involved is suspected Another person involved in the case of beating a war veteran in Smila, Cherkasy region, has been suspected. 8 865 14

бородянка,бенксі SSU: Russian generals Chayko and Kravchenko, who ordered bombing of Borodianka, are suspected - SSU. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of the Prosecutor General’s Office, two Russian generals who organised the bombing of residential buildings in Borodyanka were served suspicion notices. 1 707 14 War in Ukraine

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. 1 080 14

роман,ткачук Fund embezzlement on alert system: Director of Municipal Security Department of KCSA Tkachuk received new suspicion Roman Tkachuk, Director of the Municipal Security Department of the KCSA (Kyiv City State Administration), was notified of a new suspicion. He is accused of funds embezzlement allocated for the installation of warning systems in one of the capital districts. 2 557 14 Society

насильство,згвалтування Russian serviceman who raped woman during occupation of Kyiv region has been informed of suspicion. PHOTO The SBI employees reported the suspicion to a serviceman of the 37th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade from Russian Buryatia. He is accused of sexual violence and other violations of the laws and customs of war stipulated by international treaties. 9 523 13 Previously in trend: War

Обшуки в Балоги Mukachevo Mayor Baloha and Mukachevo District Council Chairman Lania were served with suspicion notices in case of land sale for nothing - SAPO On behalf of the head of the SAPO, the prosecutor served a notice of suspicion to the mayor and the head of the district council in Zakarpattia, who were caught abusing their office to sell a communal land plot of more than 3 hectares at a reduced price. 3 907 13

СБУ повідомила про підозру клірику київського монастиря УПЦ МП He justified Russia’s war against Ukraine: SSU serves notice of suspicion to Archimandrite Volodymyr of UOC-MP monastery in Kyiv. PHOTO (updated) The Security Service documented the information and subversive activities of another representative of the UOC-MP, who acted in favor of Russia. This is the archimandrite of a monastery in Kyiv. 2 976 12

СБУ повідомила про підозру російському генералу Кобилашу, який командував ракетним ударом по Охматдиту Blow to "Okhmatdyt": SSU serves notice of suspicion to Russian General Kobylash Russian General Sergei Kobylash, who commanded the missile strike of Russian troops on the Okhmatdyt hospital in Kyiv, was served with a notice of suspicion in absentia. 2 780 12

зрадники Eight police officers in Kherson region are suspected of treason, - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Under the procedural guidance of the Prosecutor General’s Office, eight employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine were notified of suspicion of treason (Part 2 of Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 3 612 12 Society

олександр,гавришук SSU: Suspicion was reported to ex-deputy head of Court Security Service, Havryshuk who organized several channels for draft dodgers’ escape abroad The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) has served a notice of suspicion to the former deputy head of the Court Security Service Oleksandr Havryshuk, who organized a large-scale scheme of illegal departure of men from Ukraine. To implement the scheme, the suspect created a fake charitable foundation and more than 30 pseudo-volunteer organizations. 4 123 12 Incidents

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. 2 379 12 Previously in trend: Cooperation between Russia and Iran

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. 1 138 11

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. 1 686 11 Previously in trend: Drone industry Drone procurement corruption

Підозра посадовцю Херсонської ОДА He bought clothes for fighters with losses of more than 18.7 million UAH: Suspicion was reported to official of Kherson Regional State Administration. PHOTOS SBI officers, in cooperation with the National Police, served a notice of suspicion to the director of the Department for Civil Protection and Defence of the Kherson Regional State Administration, who had purchased low-quality clothing for the military. 1 863 11

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