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In 2025, Ukraine has been riddled with cases involving suspects across key sectors, including the military, government, and societal spheres. The Prosecutor General's Office has announced suspicions against numerous military officials for misuse in Ukraine's defense sector, resulting in significant financial damages. State Bureau of Investigation's actions included updated suspicion notices in high-profile cases such as Vitalii Shabunin’s, emphasizing the intricate relationship between political figures and legal accountability. Additionally, international concerns are raised with accusations against figures like Russian propagandist Dmitry Kiselev, reflecting the geopolitical tensions surrounding Ukraine. These incidents underline the persistence of corruption and inefficiency, necessitating continuous scrutiny and legal enforcement.

What are the recent accusations against military officials in Ukraine?

Prosecutors have notified 16 military officials of suspicion related to defenses abuses that incurred damages over 248 million hryvnias. These cases are part of broader efforts to root out corruption and ensure accountability within Ukraine's defense establishment.

Who is Vitalii Shabunin and why is he in the news?

Vitalii Shabunin is the chairman of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre. He has been served with updated notice of suspicion by the State Bureau of Investigation. His case has garnered attention due to allegations of political persecution and procedural violations by law enforcement agencies.

Has there been financial fraud involving charitable donations in Ukraine?

Nazarii Husakov from Lviv has been charged with defrauding donors of over 1.3 million hryvnias. The funds were originally meant for medical treatment fundraising. This highlights the challenges of managing and safely processing charitable donations within Ukraine.

Are public figures in Ukraine being implicated in legal scandals?

Yes, several public figures and officials are implicated in various scandals. Notable cases include Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov and MPs involved in embezzlement, highlighting ongoing issues with corruption. These cases are actively pursued by the NABU and the Prosecutor General's Office.

How are corruption cases involving military abuses handled in Ukraine?

Corruption cases involving military abuses are investigated by dedicated bodies like the State Bureau of Investigation and the Prosecutor General's Office. These institutions conduct pre-trial investigations, serve suspicion notices, and submit cases for court trials to ensure accountability and transparency.

What are the allegations against Russian propagandist Dmitry Kiselev?

Dmitry Kiselev has been served with notice of suspicion for several crimes by the Security Service of Ukraine, including propaganda supporting Russian military actions. These charges exemplify the broader information warfare and security challenges between Ukraine and Russia.

What legal actions are being taken against individuals involved in pseudo-referendums in Ukraine?

Individuals suspected of organizing pseudo-referendums are being notified and prosecuted by Ukrainian authorities. For instance, two residents in Kherson have been served with suspicion notices for their involvement in the illegitimate referendums conducted in 2022.

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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. 2 632 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). 3 517 12 Society

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. 2 899 12

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. 3 944 12 Incidents

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. 1 809 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. 1 123 11

сбу,упц,мп Suspicion of cleric of UOC-MP in Cherkasy region, who heroized Ruscists, was reported - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service documented the subversive activities of the Metropolitan Archpriest of the Cherkasy Diocese of the UOC (MP), who justified Russia’s armed aggression. 2 285 11 Incidents

Повідомлено про підозру начальнику господарського підрозділу ЗСУ Львівщини Illegally re-registered property worth UAH 12 million to relatives: Head of economic unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Lviv region is served notice of suspicion. PHOTO SBI officers, with the assistance of the leadership of the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces, served a notice of suspicion to the head of one of the Armed Forces' economic units in Lviv region. The head of the unit's housing and maintenance department illegally re-registered property worth almost UAH 12 million to his relatives through numerous transactions. 9 011 11

михайло,фрідман Sanctioned Russian oligarch Fridman, former owner of Alfa Bank, was informed of suspicion. VIDEO Mikhail Fridman is suspected of legalising over UAH 700 million. According to the investigation, he moved the money offshore. 2 928 10 Incidents

Нова підозра керівнику оборонного ДП за розкрадання 36 млн грн. They embezzled UAH 36 million for equipment for SU-27: New suspicion is served on former head of defense company and his accomplices. PHOTOS The SSU CI jointly with the BES and in cooperation with the management of JSC "Ukrainian Defense Industry" uncovered new episodes of misappropriation of budget funds for the purchase of spare parts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine combat aircraft - Su-27 and Mig-29. 4 404 10

псевдореферендум Organizers of pseudo-referendums in Donetsk region and Luhansk region were notified of suspicion, - Prosecutor General’s Office On September 23, 2022, the leaders of the pseudo-republics "LPR" and "DPR" began a staged demonstration of their will to join the temporarily occupied territories of Donetsk and Luhansk regions to the Russian Federation after a short preparation. 2 133 10 Previously in trend: War

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. 25 676 106 Previously in trend: Murder of Andrii Parubii

рашист, окупант National Police investigators serve notice of suspicion to Russian serviceman who shot dead two Bucha residents for refusing to drink with him. PHOTO National Police investigators have identified the Russian occupier who shot dead two civilians during the occupation of Bucha, Kyiv region, in the spring of 2022. The Russian invader faces life imprisonment for his crime. 7 422 10

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. 3 493 11 Previously in trend: Suspicions of deputies

уз Embezzlement of UAH 95 million on transformers for UZ: 7 participants of scheme served with notice of suspicion The NABU and the SAPO have served suspicion notices to seven participants of the scheme to misappropriate funds of Ukrzaliznytsia, exposed yesterday, for misappropriation of UAH 94.8 million in transformers during the war. 3 526 10 Incidents

прокуратура Three residents of Dnipropetrovsk region justified Russian armed aggression. They were served notice of suspicion - Prosecutor General’s Office Three citizens in the Dnipropetrovsk region denied Russia’s armed aggression and glorified the occupiers. The prosecutor’s office notified them of suspicion. 3 081 10 Incidents

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. 1 072 11

Мер Ромнів отримав підозру Mayor of Romny Stohnii is suspected of beating secretary of city council On December 22, 2023, the head of the Romny City Council, Oleh Stohnii, beat the secretary of the city council, deputy Viacheslav Hubar. On August 22, law enforcement officers served him with a notice of suspicion. 4 432 10

сбу,російські,генерали SSU: Russian generals Pinchuk and Pchela, who ordered to mine "grain corridor" and shell Ukrainian energy facilities, are served suspicion notices. PHOTO The SSU collected evidence against two more officials of the Russian military high command who committed war crimes against the civilian population of Ukraine. 2 067 10 Incidents

дубінський Dubinskyi was informed of new suspicion: people’s deputy and his assistant were exposed for repeatedly assisting in illegal crossing of border - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS The Prosecutor General has signed a notice of new and amended suspicion to the current People’s Deputy Oleksandr Dubinskyi of organizing the illegal transfer of persons across the state border, committed repeatedly (part 2 of Article 332 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). A former assistant of the People’s Deputy, who works as the head of an NGO, was also served with a notice of suspicion. 2 305 10

Підозра директору компанії, що продавала військову амуніцію Director of company selling military ammunition imported under guise of humanitarian aid is served notice of suspicion - BES. PHOTOS The director of a company that imported helmets and bulletproof vests to Ukraine under the guise of humanitarian aid, allegedly for the needs of the National Guard and the Armed Forces, was served a notice of suspicion. 3 953 9

Підозра про держзраду колишньому поліцейському з ДНР He mocked captured soldiers who were at Azovstal: "DPR police lieutenant colonel" is served notice of suspicion A former Ukrainian law enforcement officer voluntarily cooperated with the enemy and took an active part in the so-called "special military operation to liberate the territory of Donbas". 1 858 9

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. 16 131 9

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. 2 528 10 Previously in trend: Case of former deputy head of the President’s Office Smyrnov

Підозри "Беркут" з Криму за злочини проти активістів на Майдані Maidan case: Former platoon commander and three employees of Sevastopol "Berkut" were charged with treason. PHOTOS The former commander of the motor transport platoon of the Berkut special police unit in Sevastopol and three other members of the special unit were served with a notice of suspicion of treason. 1 623 8 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

буча,могили Two Russian servicemen who shot civilian in Bucha are served with suspicion notices. PHOTO Under the procedural supervision of the Prosecutor General’s Office, two servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces were served a notice of suspicion of violation of the laws and customs of war combined with premeditated murder. 1 223 8 War in Ukraine

СБУ повідомила про підозру зрадникам Five traitors captured by Defense Forces at front line are served suspicion notices - SSU Military counterintelligence and Security Service investigators have gathered evidence against five more traitors who fought against the Defense Forces in eastern Ukraine. 4 788 8

ДБР викрило адвоката з Дніпра, який торгував білими військовими квитками "White" military tickets were sold for $25,000: Lawyer and his accomplice were detained in Dnipro. PHOTOS Law enforcers served a notice of suspicion to the serviceman, who is also a lawyer, and his civilian accomplice. They organised a business on the evaders. 4 755 7

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. 2 872 7

Кримінальна справа Prosecutor General’s Office: Six Russian servicemen were served suspicion notices for shooting Ukrainian POWs As of today, six Russian soldiers have been notified of suspicion for the shooting of Ukrainian prisoners of war. 1 841 7

звірства Captured occupier was informed of suspicion of murder of resident of Kyiv region. PHOTOS The law enforcement officers established and informed about the suspicion of a Russian serviceman for the murder of a civilian in the Kyiv region. He was captured by Ukrainian servicemen in August in the Kherson region. 4 372 6 Previously in trend: War

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. 2 424 16 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border Traffic accident with Maibozhenko

богатіков Production of X-101 missiles for shelling Ukraine: SSU serves notice of suspicion to Russian plant’s CEO Bogatikov The Security Service of Ukraine has served a notice of suspicion to Sergey Bogatikov, CEO of the Russian design bureau Raduga. His company specialises in the mass production of long-range missile weapons for the Russian military. 2 052 5 Incidents

дбр In absentia, 9 traitors from Crimea, who are currently fighting against Ukraine, were informed of their suspicions - SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers served notices of suspicion in absentia to 9 former servicemen of the Crimea Air Force tactical group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 696 5 War in Ukraine

бойовик Security Service of Ukraine informed about suspicion of Crimean traitor who fired grenade launcher at positions of Armed Forces of Ukraine near Robotyne The Security Service gathered evidence on another militant of the occupation groups of the Russian Federation, a native of Crimea, who fought against Ukraine on the southern front. 2 682 5 War in Ukraine

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. 6 968 77 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

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. 1 886 5 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

полон,заручник SSU: Five traitors, who helped Russia to assault Ukrainian positions near Siversk, are served suspicion notices: They face life imprisonment Evidence has been collected against five more traitors who fought against the Defense Forces on the eastern front. 1 765 4

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. 908 4

Руйнування греблі Каховської ГЕС Kakhovka HPP destruction: Colonel-General of Russian Armed Forces was served notice of suspicion - Prosecutor General’s Office (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS Prosecutors of the Prosecutor General's Office and investigators of the Security Service of Ukraine served a notice of suspicion of violation of the laws and customs of war on an accomplice in the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant dam - Colonel General of the Russian Federation Armed Forces, former commander of the Russian group "Dnepr" (Part 2 of Article 28, Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine), Censor.NET reports citing the press service of the Prosecutor... 2 191 4

Прокурорів ОГПУ викрили на хабарі у $170 тисяч Bribe of $170 thousand for closing case: NABU serves suspicion notice to prosecutor of Prosecutor General’s Office The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has served a prosecutor of the Prosecutor General's Office with a notice of suspicion of incitement to provide an unlawful benefit in the amount of $170,000 for making a decision to close a criminal proceeding. 2 188 4

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. PHOTOS 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. 2 576 4 Previously in trend: Abuse in defence sector

Підозри військовим, які під час закупівель допустили збитки на майже 9 млн гривень Suspicion reported to 4 military personnel who incurred losses of almost UAH 9 million during procurement for AFU, - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers in cooperation with the SSU and the State Border Guard Service exposed four servicemen in Cherkasy and Kyiv regions whose negligence in defence procurement caused losses to the state totalling almost UAH 9 million. 1 353 4

Справа про підкуп працівників ДБР In Khmelnytskyi region, court security officer who promised to "negotiate" with SBI to close case for $20,000 was served notice of suspicion Officers of the State Bureau of Investigation served a notice of suspicion to the deputy commander of a court security service unit in Khmelnytskyi region. He promised to "help" a person involved in the Bureau’s criminal proceedings to close the case in exchange for $20,000. 850 4 Society

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. 998 14

сбу SSU: Nine militants involved in "meaty" assaults on Ukrainian Armed Forces positions near Bakhmut and Lysychansk were served suspicion notices The SBU collected evidence against 9 more traitors of Ukraine who voluntarily joined the Russian occupation groups and fought against the Defense Forces on the eastern front. 1 185 3 Previously in trend: War

пошкодження у тунелі метро Former head of Kyiv Metro has been served notice of suspicion of official negligence due to flooding and depressurization of tunnels between Demiivska and Lybidska stations. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of the Podil District Prosecutor's Office of Kyiv, the former head of the Kyiv Metro was served a notice of suspicion on the fact of improper performance of official duties (Part 2 of Article 367 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 1 565 3

генпрокурор,екоцид Ecocide crime: five Russian servicemen who directed shelling of nuclear facility near Kharkiv are served with suspicion notice. PHOTOS For the first time, Ukrainian prosecutors have notified a Russian colonel general and four of his subordinates of suspicion of committing the crime of ecocide, along with the crime of aggression and war crimes. They directed the shelling of the world’s only nuclear subcritical facility, the Neutron Source, and a nuclear material storage facility located near Kharkiv. 2 457 3 Photo News

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