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The Office of the Prosecutor General in Ukraine plays a crucial role in maintaining legal order and accountability. Recent actions include the prosecution of a Ukrainian Armed Forces major for corruption in Odesa, sentencing in absentia of a Russian State Duma member supporting aggression against Ukraine, and the exposure of an alcohol smuggling scheme disguised as diplomatic cargo. Additionally, significant cases like illegal conscription deferment schemes and the sentencing of Russian military personnel for crimes in Bucha emphasize the office's efforts to combat crime and uphold justice. The Office remains vigilant against fraud, corruption, and breaches of law, showcasing its pivotal role in sustaining Ukraine's security and judicial integrity.

What legal actions has the Prosecutor General's Office recently taken against corruption?

The Prosecutor General's Office has been actively involved in combating corruption, evidenced by cases such as the prosecution of a major in the Ukrainian Armed Forces suspected of extorting 100,000 UAH in Odesa, and the uncovering of an alcohol smuggling operation involving 4 million hryvnias. These efforts highlight the office's commitment to maintaining integrity within public institutions.

How is the Prosecutor General's Office addressing international crimes and security threats?

The office addresses international crimes by holding individuals accountable for aggression and crimes against Ukraine. A notable case includes the sentencing of a Russian State Duma member in absentia for 15 years, reinforcing Ukraine's stance against external threats and aggression. This, along with charging Russian military personnel for crimes in Bucha, demonstrates their resolve in the international legal arena.

What measures are being taken against organized crime by the Prosecutor General's Office?

Combating organized crime is a priority for the office, as reflected in several prominent actions. These include dismantling a network responsible for smuggling alcohol disguised as diplomatic cargo, addressing illegal gambling operations, and targeting schemes aimed at smuggling conscripts abroad. Through these actions, the office aims to dismantle criminal networks and safeguard national security.

In what ways has the Prosecutor General's Office responded to fraud and financial crimes?

The office has been proactive in tackling financial crimes, illustrated by uncovering schemes where cars were illegally imported and sold under the guise of humanitarian aid, and exposing a 5.3 million hryvnia lending fraud. These actions highlight their commitment to protecting economic stability and preventing financial exploitation.

What recent legal cases involving violence have been managed by the Prosecutor General's Office?

The office handles critical legal cases involving violence to ensure justice and prevent further offenses. Recent proceedings include charging individuals involved in a terrorist attack in Brovary, addressing child abuse leading to tragic outcomes, and prosecuting suspects in violent crimes across various regions. These efforts underline their dedication to curbing violence and securing public safety.

How does the Prosecutor General's Office contribute to Ukraine's defense and military integrity?

Maintaining defense and military integrity is a focus for the office. This is evident in prosecuting cases like fraudulent deferral of military service, addressing the misappropriation of funds meant for military supplies, and stopping nefarious activities by servicemen. These actions ensure troops' welfare and safeguard public resources, thereby bolstering the nation's defense initiatives.

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rape Raped his civilian wife’s 13-year-old daughter while she was in hospital after giving birth: man taken into custody In the Vinnytsia region, a 39-year-old resident of the Haisyn district was notified of suspicion of raping his 13-year-old stepdaughter. 7 023 24 Previously in trend: Rape of children

Scheme of illegal appropriation of electricity exposed Scheme of illegal appropriation of electricity worth over 168 million hryvnias has been exposed. PHOTOS Under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General, three participants in a scheme to obtain electricity without actually paying for it have been notified of suspicion. 3 473 15 Previously in trend: Damage to the state

Execution of prisoners Occupiers shot two captured Ukrainian soldiers in the village of Shakhove in Donetsk region: investigation launched. PHOTO An investigation has been launched into the shooting of captured Ukrainian defenders by representatives of the Russian Armed Forces in the Pokrovsk district. 6 867 68 Previously in trend: Execution of Ukrainian POWs

Oleksandiia maniac "Oleksandriia maniac" Nykytiuk sentenced to life imprisonment for series of murders and assaults, - OPG The court sentenced Volodymyr Nykytiuk, known as the ‘"Oleksandriia maniac," to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of a series of murders and robberies committed for financial gain in 2016 in the Kirovohrad region. 5 760 25 Previously in trend: Oleksandriia maniac

Fraud under the pretext of supplying drones Fraud under guise of supplying drones for Armed Forces of Ukraine: Kyiv resident served notice of suspicion – Prosecutor General’s Office. VIDEO+PHOTOS Prosecutors from the Solomianskyi District Prosecutor’s Office of Kyiv have served a notice of suspicion to a 35-year-old Kyiv resident on suspicion of large-scale fraud committed repeatedly under martial law. His actions were classified under Part 5 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. 1 898 9 Previously in trend: financial fraud Fraudulent schemes

Underground production exposed in Lviv region Large-scale scheme for illegal trade in counterfeit goods of well-known brands uncovered. PHOTOS A resident of Lviv region, together with accomplices, organized an illegal business that included the import and production of counterfeit goods. 2 560 8

Large-scale embezzlement by trade unions exposed in Ukraine Embezzlement of 15 million hryvnias in trade unions of large energy company exposed. VIDEO+PHOTOS Law enforcement officers have uncovered the embezzlement of 15 million hryvnias in the trade unions of one of the country's key energy companies, Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine LLC. 3 046 21 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds

Death of a 10-year-old boy in Vinnytsia region 10-year-old boy with disability died of starvation in Vinnytsia region. Social services saw the deterioration but did not intervene, - OPG. PHOTOS In Vinnytsia region, a 10-year-old boy with disability died due to prolonged starvation and inaction on the part of adults who were responsible for caring for the child. 9 506 35 Previously in trend: Murder of children

Shabunin’s photo leak: Prosecutor General’s Office denies involvement Prosecutor’s Office has no connection to leak of Shabunin’s intimate photos online, - Prosecutor General’s Office The prosecutor's office stated that it had nothing to do with the dissemination of photos from the phone of Vitalii Shabunin, chairman of the AntAC board. 6 088 45

shabunin "SBI and PGO leaked my intimate photos from my phone, which was seized during search, to Telegram channels," - Shabunin Military officer and head of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre Vitalii Shabunin stated that the State Bureau of Investigation and the Office of the Prosecutor General leaked his intimate photos from a phone seized during a search on social media. 18 224 95 Previously in trend: Searches on Shabunin Suspicion against Shabunin

Masi Naiiem criticised Ruslan Kravchenko I did not fight for Prosecutor General Kravchenko to speak like street thug, - Masi Naiiem Military officer, lawyer and human rights activist Masi Naiiem criticises Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko's communication regarding his resignation. 16 001 61 Previously in trend: Resignation of Ruslan Kravchenko

Kravchenko states that he has not submitted and does not plan to submit his resignation from office Kravchenko denied rumours of resignation: I know everyone who is working against me, I will come for each of you personally (updated) The Prosecutor General's Office has denied rumours about Ruslan Kravchenko's resignation. It is noted that information on certain Telegram channels about the alleged resignation of Prosecutor General Kravchenko is unreliable. 4 174 28

The Office of the Prosecutor General explained why statistics on military offences disappeared Prosecutor General’s Office explained disappearance of data on AWOL and desertion from statistics The Prosecutor General's Office confirmed that data on AWOLs and desertions had been deliberately removed from the statistics — the information was restricted due to the risks of its use by Russia in information operations and possible damage to national security. 2 745 9 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU

decommissioned navy ships Six decommissioned Navy ships were sold for scrap metal: former Ministry of Defence official and his accomplices have been notified of suspicion Under the procedural guidance of the Kyiv Specialised Prosecutor's Office in the field of defence, a scheme for the illegal sale of decommissioned ships of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been exposed. 3 842 14 Previously in trend: Corruption in MoD

Russian military personnel are being tried in absentia in Chernihiv Case of three Russian commanders involved in deaths of 20 people in Chernihiv has been sent to court. VIDEO Prosecutors from the Chernihiv Regional Prosecutor's Office, as part of a special pre-trial investigation, have sent an indictment to court against the commander of the 35th Separate Motorised Rifle Brigade of the 41st Combined Arms Army of the Central Military District of the Russian Armed... 1 405 11 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region War crimes of Russia

Serviceman from recruitment center fatally wounded in Lviv during document check Man fatally stabs TCR serviceman in Lviv and flees: he has been detained (updated). PHOTOS On the evening of 3 December, a serviceman from the Halytskyi-Frankivskyi District Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) was fatally wounded in Lviv during an ID check. 21 320 335 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Attack on the TCR

Anesthesiologist notified of suspicion In Kyiv, 7-year-old boy died in dental clinic: anaesthesiologist has been notified of suspicion. PHOTOS Juvenile prosecutors from the Sviatoshinsky District Prosecutor's Office have charged a 39-year-old anaesthesiologist with improper performance of professional duties, resulting in the death of a child. 5 422 73

Activities of Zelenskyy’s PR manager Petrov called for investigation Zelenskyy’s PR manager Volodymyr Petrov accused of treason: text of statement. VIDEO The commander of the reconnaissance unit of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, Denys Yaroslavskyi, called on the SSU and the Office of the Prosecutor General to investigate the activities of black political strategist Volodymyr Petrov. 13 796 61 Previously in trend: Activities of Volodymyr Petrov

Killing of five Ukrainian POWs near Huliaipole Occupiers shoot dead five captured defenders near Huliaipole who were unable to resist – Prosecutor General’s Office On the morning of 27 November in Zaporizhzhia region, Russian occupiers killed five Ukrainian defenders who had been taken prisoner and were unable to offer resistance. 4 494 31 Previously in trend: Execution of Ukrainian POWs

Illegal extraction of over 15,000 tonnes of sand Members of organised group served with notices of suspicion over illegal extraction of more than 15,000 tonnes of sand. PHOTOS Under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General, an organised group involved in the illegal industrial-scale extraction of sand in the Obukhiv district of Kyiv region has been exposed. 2 536 7 Previously in trend: Illegal mining

Police officer who opened fire on servicemen notified of suspicion Police officer notified of suspicion after opening fire on servicemen A drunken National Police officer in the Zaporizhzhia region opened fire while off duty during a conflict with servicemen, firing at least 13 shots and wounding three people. 5 345 14 Previously in trend: attempted murder

The capture of Pokrovsk could open the way for Russia to Kramatorsk and Sloviansk Enemy used civilians, including 13-year-old child, as "human shield" in Pokrovsk, - Office of Prosecutor General Under the procedural guidance of the Donetsk Regional Prosecutor's Office, a pre-trial investigation has been launched into the war crimes committed by Russian occupiers, as provided for in Part 1 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. 2 340 9 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction Investigation of Russian war crimes

Seven participants in the scheme supplied the army with defective beds at inflated prices. Case has been sent to court: Seven members of scheme supplied defective beds to army at inflated prices. PHOTO Prosecutors from the Vinnytsia Specialized Defense Prosecutor’s Office of the Southern Region have sent an indictment to court against seven individuals accused of embezzling more than ₴2.7 million from the defense budget during the procurement of army beds. 1 500 2 Previously in trend: Abuse in defence sector

AWOL and desertion: the number of proceedings has risen sharply Number of AWOL and desertion proceedings surged in 2025 – Prosecutor General’s Office. DOCUMENT Since the start of the full-scale invasion, law enforcement officers have registered more than 310,000 criminal cases of AWOL and desertion. Most of which occurred within the first ten months of 2025. 3 428 19 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU

Man detained for embezzling nearly 6 billion hryvnias Suspect detained in Ukrtatnafta embezzlement case worth over ₴5.8 billion. PHOTOS The director of one of the affiliated companies has been detained in Kyiv. He and his accomplices had previously been charged with organizing a large-scale embezzlement scheme involving a petroleum refining concern, but the man had been hiding from investigators and was on the international... 2 233 4 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Mahamedrasulov case: witness Mameshev to stand trial Witness in Mahamedrasulov case Mameshev to face trial for false testimony, - Prosecutor General’s Office A witness in the case of Ruslan Mahamedrasulov, a detective with the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, Yusuf Mameshev, will stand trial for giving false testimony in court. 8 716 45 Previously in trend: Ruslan Mahamedrasulov’s case

suspicion of the commander Russian strike on military formation on 1 November: commander taken into custody without bail The commander of the unmanned systems unit has been remanded in custody without bail due to the deaths of military personnel and civilians during the celebrations. 9 051 48 Previously in trend: Russian strike at awards ceremony

AntAC: Deputy Prosecutor General Vdovychenko, Kravchenko’s deputy, has family ties to Russia Family of Deputy Prosecutor General Vdovychenko holds Russian passports and runs business in Crimea – AntAC. VIDEO Ukraine’s Deputy Prosecutor General Mariia Vdovychenko, appointed by Ruslan Kravchenko in June 2025, has direct family ties to Russia. Her brother betrayed Ukraine, while her father runs a business in the temporarily occupied Crimea. 9 209 68

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. PHOTOS 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. 7 733 76 Previously in trend: Search for police officer Rybianskyi

Deputy bought a girl with a disability to get a deferment In Vinnytsia region, deputy "bought" girl with disability to get deferment from mobilisation. VIDEO+PHOTOS A deputy of one of the city councils in Vinnytsia region, together with an accomplice, developed a scheme that would allow him to avoid mobilisation. 16 319 21 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral

ма Ativities of 14 call centres that extorted money from citizens of Ukraine, EU countries and Asia have been exposed. VIDEO Prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General exposed and shut down 14 fraudulent call centres operating in the Zaporizhzhia, Rivne, Cherkasy regions and Kyiv. 1 899 6 Previously in trend: Fraudulent schemes

War crimes committed by the occupiers Over 190,000 war crimes committed by Russian troops in Ukraine have been recorded, - Office of Prosecutor General On November 4, 2025, Deputy Prosecutor General Andrii Leshchenko met with representatives of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, headed by Eric Mose. 750 0 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia

Corrupt officials from Kyiv Customs Kyiv customs officials took bribes for unhindered customs clearance of used cars: they were detained. VIDEO+PHOTO Under the procedural guidance of the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office, the deputy head and inspector of one of the customs posts of the Kyiv Customs Office were exposed. 3 190 27 Previously in trend: Bribe takers at customs offices

NABU responds to Prosecutor General’s Office over allegations of illegal surveillance NABU on Prosecutor General’s Office allegations of illegal surveillance: Bureau employee acted in accordance with law The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has responded to the Prosecutor General’s Office over allegations of illegal surveillance of its administrative building, which prompted a search of a Bureau employee. 7 597 24 Previously in trend: Search in NABU

The Prosecutor General’s Office commented on the search of the NABU employee Search of NABU employee: Prosecutor General’s Office says he surveilled "restricted access facility". VIDEO (updated) The Office of the Prosecutor General (OPG) says the search of a National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) employee was prompted by allegations that he had been surveilling the OPG’s administrative building. 4 904 38 Previously in trend: Search in NABU

Killings of civilians in Bucha. Russian commander notified of suspicion Involved in murder of 17 civilians in Bucha: Russian commander Kim notified of suspicion. PHOTOS A Russian commander involved in the killing of 17 civilians during the occupation of Bucha has been notified of suspicion. 4 237 12 Previously in trend: Bucha massacre War crimes of Russia

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. 2 527 21 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Kirkorov

Grain theft Russia’s deputy agriculture minister was served with notice of suspicion of war crime for theft of over 4 million tonnes of Ukrainian grain A Russian deputy agriculture minister organized the illegal seizure of grain and assets belonging to Ukrainian agricultural enterprises in the temporarily occupied territories. 763 7 Previously in trend: Grain theft

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. 7 383 30 Previously in trend: Ruslan Mahamedrasulov’s case

Rape of a child in Kyiv region Woman who helped her cohabitant rape her own daughter will be tried in Kyiv region. VIDEO+PHOTOS Juvenile prosecutors of the Vyshhorod District Prosecutor's Office have sent to court an indictment against a mother who, together with her cohabitant, committed sexual violence against a minor child. 11 299 24 Previously in trend: Rape of children

Woman beats child in Kharkiv, boy dies in hospital Woman beats 3-year-old stepson to death: she is being held in custody without bail. PHOTO A 40-year-old woman in Kharkiv beat her 3-year-old stepson, who later died. 5 167 9 Previously in trend: Murder of children

AWOL in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Data statistics Nearly 290,000 AWOL and desertion cases opened during full-scale war – Prosecutor General’s Office. INFOGRAPHICS From January 2022 to September 2025, Ukrainian law enforcement agencies opened nearly 290,000 criminal proceedings for absence without leave (AWOL) and desertion. 8 139 126 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU

drugs Two large-scale drug networks exposed in Ukraine: minors among participants. VIDEO Prosecutors of the Prosecutor General's Office, together with law enforcement officers, exposed two large-scale drug networks operating throughout Ukraine. 2 550 11 Previously in trend: distribution of drugs

The organiser of a murder in Lviv region received a life sentence Life imprisonment for organiser and 9 years for accomplice: verdict in murder case in Lviv region. PHOTOS Prosecutors of the Lviv Regional Prosecutor's Office proved the guilt of two residents of Lviv region - a 34-year-old and a 31-year-old man - who committed a series of robberies, one of which resulted in murder. 2 105 3

Drug gang exposed and 700 kilograms of drugs seized Three drug rings exposed in Ternopil region: 700 kilograms of kratom seized, 21 suspects detained. VIDEO+PHOTOS A criminal group distributing a new drug known as "kratom" across Ukraine has been dismantled. 3 718 18 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution distribution of drugs

Convicted saboteur who set fire to a strategic facility of Ukrzaliznytsia in Zakarpattia In Zakarpattia, saboteur who set fire to strategic facility of Ukrzaliznytsia was convicted. VIDEO A Zakarpattia court has found a 22-year-old resident of the village of Hrushove, Tyachiv district, guilty of committing sabotage by prior conspiracy by a group of people under martial law. 3 097 11

Prosecutor and lawyer incited to provide a $3.5 million bribe OPG prosecutor and lawyer solicited $3.5 million bribe to "bribe" SAPO prosecutors and HACC judges, - NABU. PHOTOS The NABU and the SAPO have exposed a prosecutor of the Prosecutor General's Office and a lawyer who offered a suspect in one of the NABU cases to provide a bribe to close the proceedings. 6 113 20 Previously in trend: Grafters

The mayor of Vyshhorod, Oleksii Momot, has been notified of the suspicion Embezzlement of over UAH 6.6 million in budget funds: Vyshhorod Mayor Momot and director of contractor organisation notified of suspicion. VIDEO+PHOTOS The mayor of Vyshhorod, Oleksii Momot, and the director of a contractor company have been served with a notice of suspicion of embezzlement of budget funds through abuse of office (Part 5 of Article 191 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 1 481 7 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of budget funds