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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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Ruslan Kravchenko Zelenskyy submitted proposal to Verkhovna Rada to appoint Kravchenko as Prosecutor General. The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine received a submission from President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on giving consent to the appointment of Ruslan Kravchenko to the post of Prosecutor General. 12 959 83 Previously in trend: Appointment of Kravchenko as Prosecutor General

Salamatin, Lebedev and Yezhel suspected of high treason They sold dozens of planes and air defence systems: three defence ministers of Yanukovych’s era suspected of high treason Three former Ukrainian defence ministers of the Yanukovych era have been served with a notice of suspicion of high treason. 8 253 69 Previously in trend: High treason

Mustetsa Deputy Prosecutor General Mustetsa’s father took over $1 million abroad at start of full-scale invasion – investigation At the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Vasyl Mustetsa — the father of Deputy Prosecutor General Ihor Mustetsa — transported $1.1 million and €100,000 in cash to Romania without declaring it. 3 385 24 Previously in trend: Assets of Ihor Mustetsa’s family

Мустеца Mustetsa family acquired luxury real estate and vehicles worth hundreds of thousands of dollars during wartime – investigation During the full-scale war, relatives of Ukraine’s Deputy Prosecutor General Ihor Mustetsa became owners of luxury real estate and purchased high-end vehicles worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. 5 586 62 Previously in trend: Assets of Ihor Mustetsa’s family

Prosecutor of the regional prosecutor’s office exposed for bribery Prosecutor from regional prosecutor’s office detained for demanding $10,000 bribe to "resolve issue" in proceeding. PHOTO Law enforcement officers exposed a prosecutor from a regional prosecutor’s office department for soliciting an unlawful benefit. 18 701 16 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Corruption in the Prosecutor’s Office

pgo Russian serviceman sentenced to life imprisonment for shooting car with civilians in Chernihiv region A Russian army soldier who shot a car with civilians evacuating from Chernihiv region in March 2022 was sentenced to life in prison. 2 532 12 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia Investigation of Russian war crimes

Helped military personnel flee abroad. Details from prosecutor’s office Helping military to flee abroad for money: criminal group exposed in Ternopil region. PHOTOS In Ternopil region, a criminal group that arranged escapes from military units and transfers abroad for money was exposed. 4 868 9 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU

Sivkovych High treason and espionage: ex-NSDC Deputy Secretary Sivkovych and three FSB officers to be tried - Prosecutor General’s Office Prosecutors from the Prosecutor General's Office have sent an indictment to court against former Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine Volodymyr Sivkovych and three Russian Federal Security Service officers. 2 830 19 Previously in trend: High treason

group of pimps exposed in Kyiv region Women recruited for sexual exploitation: criminal group of 11 people exposed. PHOTOS A criminal organisation consisting of 11 people who systematically pimped and recruited young women for sexual exploitation was exposed. 5 701 19 Previously in trend: Sexual exploitation

shelling, war crime Over 162 thousand war crimes of Russian Federation documented in Ukraine - Prosecutor General’s Office Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than 162,000 war crimes of the Russian Federation have been registered. 577 2 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia Investigation of Russian war crimes

helped draft dodgers $420,000 "earned" from smuggling draft dodgers abroad: criminal group exposed in Zakarpattia. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of prosecutors of the Prosecutor General's Office and the Special Defence Prosecutor's Office of the Western Region, two law enforcement officers and four Ukrainian citizens were served suspicion notices. 3 049 10 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Attempted assassination of Sternenko. Preventive measure will be chosen for suspect Attempted assassination of Sternenko: court to choose measure of restraint for suspect today Today, the Shevchenkivskyi District Court will choose a preventive measure against the suspect in the attempted assassination of volunteer Serhii Sternenko. 4 567 87 Previously in trend: Attack on Sternenko

Killer of 11 people sentenced in Kyiv Uzbek citizen convicted in Kyiv for murdering 11 people. PHOTOS In Kyiv, a 38-year-old Uzbek citizen who committed 11 murders over the course of 6 years was sentenced to life imprisonment. 11 895 59 Previously in trend: Murder in Kyiv

Defense plant executives detained Over 120,000 faulty mortar shells for AFU: SSU detains executives of defense plant in Dnipropetrovsk region. VIDEO&PHOTOS SSU detains executives of a defense plant in the Dnipropetrovsk region that supplied faulty mortar shells to the Armed Forces. 13 080 57 Previously in trend: defective ammunition for frontline

Victoria Roshchyna’s body shows signs of torture Russians tortured Ukrainian journalist Roshchyna, some organs removed to hide brutal traces of torture - Prosecutor General’s Office Numerous signs of torture and ill-treatment were found on the body of Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna, who died in Russian captivity, including abrasions and hemorrhages on various parts of the body, and a broken rib. Experts also saw possible signs of electric shock. 7 399 32 Previously in trend: Death of Victoria Roshchyna

Yanukovych received 15 years in absentia Yanukovych received second sentence in Ukrainian court: 15 years’ imprisonment for inciting military personnel of Department of State Protection of Ukraine to desertion, - Office of Prosecutor General. PHOTOS Following a public prosecution by prosecutors of the Prosecutor General's Office, the fourth President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, and the former Deputy Head of the State Protection Department of Ukraine, the Head of the Presidential Security Service, were sentenced. 3 455 34

622 children died in Ukraine as result of war 622 children have died since start of full-scale war in Ukraine - Prosecutor General’s Office Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 622 children have been killed and more than 1,924 injured. 403 1 Previously in trend: Children are victims of war

Viktoriia Roshchyna - cause of journalist’s death still undetermined Cause of death of journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna has not yet been determined due to condition of body, Prosecutor General’s Office reported Due to the condition of her body, it was not possible to determine the cause of death of journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, who was tortured to death in Russian captivity. Her body was returned to Ukraine as part of a recent repatriation. 3 327 6 Previously in trend: Death of Victoria Roshchyna

Maibozhenko Court of appeal overturns sentence of former head of Brovary DSA Maibozhenko, who hit four people while drunk, case sent for retrial The Kyiv Court of Appeal has ordered a retrial in the case concerning a traffic accident involving the former head of the Brovary District State Administration (DSA), Volodymyr Maibozhenko, to be conducted in the court of first instance. 7 761 31 Previously in trend: Traffic accident with Maibozhenko

Occupiers shoot an unarmed captured Ukrainian serviceman in Volnovakha district Ruscists shoot unarmed captured Ukrainian soldier near Rozdolne in Donetsk region Russian invaders shot an unarmed prisoner of war of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the village of Rozdolne in the Volnovakha district of the Donetsk region. 4 574 5 Previously in trend: executions of Ukrainian military prisoners Execution of Ukrainian POWs

Fraudsters defrauded volunteers Fraudsters who appropriated over 100 drones for AFU and defrauded volunteers and sellers of UAH 11 million exposed - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Three people were served a notice of suspicion on the fact of fraud committed on a large scale by an organised group under martial law. The criminals defrauded volunteers, appropriated more than 100 drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and defrauded sellers of UAH 11 million. 4 625 21 Previously in trend: financial fraud

FSB agent in Kharkiv to be tried He killed military man, planned assassination attempt on head of RMA and set fire to car: FSB agent to be tried in Kharkiv - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Law enforcers in Kharkiv region completed a pre-trial investigation against a native of Yevpatoria, who after 2015 lived in Belgorod, Russia, and was recruited by the Russian FSB to perform tasks in Ukraine. 3 515 14 Previously in trend: High treason Recruited FSB agents

murder of Oleksandr Plakhotnik. Man was served notice of suspicion Murder of ex-vice mayor of Kamianske Plakhotnik: suspect detained in Lviv region. PHOTOS A man in Dnipropetrovsk region was served a notice of suspicion in the murder of former deputy mayor of Kamianske Oleksandr Plakhotnik. 3 966 6 Previously in trend: Murder of Oleksandr Plakhotnik

SSU detains FSB agent, whom ruscists tried to blow up near Kherson TCR secretly Attempted to blow up RTCR and SS building in Kherson: Russian agent detained, - SSU. PHOTO The SSU foiled another attempt by the FSB to carry out a terrorist attack in Ukraine. As a result of a special operation, a Russian agent who was preparing an explosion near the TCR in Kherson was detained. 2 957 10 Previously in trend: explosions in TCR Attempted terrorist attack

Another 6 children were managed to return from occupied territories Since beginning of full-scale invasion, 604 children have died in Ukraine - Prosecutor General’s Office Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 604 children have been killed and more than 1,817 injured. 560 12 Previously in trend: Children are victims of war

traitor from Kirovohrad region SSU: FSB "mole" who spied at Kirovohrad defense plant will spend 15 years behind bars. PHOTO A resident of Kirovohrad region was sentenced to 15 years in prison for passing information about the work of the local defence industry to the enemy. 3 546 9 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators

Members of criminal organisation defrauded EU citizens of UAH 11 million Law enforcers of Ukraine, Lithuania and Latvia expose 14 members of criminal organisation who defrauded EU citizens of over UAH 11 million. PHOTOS In March 2025, the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) exposed members of a criminal organisation that defrauded citizens of the European Union through the operation of a call centre in Kamianske, Dnipro region. 1 284 2

Acting mayor and deputy exposed on bribery in Rivne region Extorting land worth UAH 1.3 million: acting mayor and deputy detained in Rivne region. PHOTOS The acting mayor of a town in Rivne region and a member of the city council were caught taking bribes. 2 928 3 Previously in trend: Grafters

Division commander is served notice of suspicion for abuse of office and obtaining unlawful benefit "Selling" holidays to servicemen: division commander who "earned" almost UAH 1 million from his subordinates is detained - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Prosecutors of the Kherson Specialised Defence Prosecutor's Office of the Southern Region served a notice of suspicion to a former division commander on charges of abuse of office, extortion and receipt of unlawful benefit. 33 576 20

Consequences of the strike on Kostiantynivka Enemy dropped 7 KABs on Kostiantynivka: there are victims, civilian infrastructure is damaged. PHOTOS Occupiers conducted 7 air strikes on Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region. An investigation has been launched into the deaths of two civilians and the injury of three others. 1 722 3

Strike on Kostiantynivka on 19 February 2025 Russian troops carried out air strikes on Kostiantynivka: 2 killed, 2 wounded (updated). PHOTOS On 19 February 2025, at 08:50, the Russian army carried out 2 air strikes on Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region. 1 873 5

Consequences of strike on Sumy on 9 February 2025 Aftermath of enemy drone strike on car park in Sumy. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of the Sumy District Prosecutor's Office, a pre-trial investigation was initiated into the war crime of striking a car park in Sumy by Russian troops. 4 416 9

Two customs officers will be tried for 120 million UAH of tax fraud UAH 120 million of tax fraud: two customs officers who issued trucks with cigarettes as empty will be tried - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Two Chernivtsi customs officers will be tried for their involvement in a tax evasion scheme involving the import of tobacco products. 1 569 9

Ruscist who tried to kill a Bucha resident in March 2012 is identified Ruscist who tried to shoot Bucha resident identified - Prosecutor General’s Office A Russian invader who tried to shoot a resident of Bucha during the occupation at the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion has been identified. 1 571 7 Previously in trend: Bucha massacre

The murderers of the serviceman in Pyriatyn Murder of military commissary at gas station in Pyriatyn: two Poltava region residents are served suspicion notices. PHOTO Under the procedural supervision of the Lubny District Prosecutor's Office, two residents of Lubny and Poltava were served a notice of suspicion of murdering a serviceman at a petrol station. 20 478 201

Smuggling of historical and cultural assets Smuggling of historical and cultural property: MP and resident of Kyiv region exposed - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Since the beginning of 2025, two attempts to export antiquities abroad have been prevented. A resident of Kyiv region and a deputy of one of the region's village councils were exposed. 3 214 1

KCSA official with disability Deputy director of KCSA department received disability by forging medical documents - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO The first deputy director of the Department of Urban Planning and Architecture of the Kyiv City State Administration was served a notice of suspicion of forgery and use of knowingly forged medical documents (Part 1, 3, 4 Art. 358 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). The official forged documents to... 2 834 8

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. 2 955 7

Fraudsters misappropriated UAH 2.5 million of donations for Armed Forces Group of persons, who embezzled UAH 2.5 million of donations for Armed Forces, exposed - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Three persons were served a notice of suspicion of fraud and money laundering (Art. 190, parts 3, 4, 209, part 2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). They misappropriated the money they were allegedly raising for the needs of the Armed Forces. 6 122 33

Consequences of shelling of Kyiv on January 18, 2025 Information about fourth victim in Kyiv has not been confirmed: security guard and two passengers of minibus were killed in Russian attack Fortunately, the information about the fourth victim of the Russian attack on Kyiv has not been confirmed. 3 536 1

Consequences of shelling of Kyiv on January 18, 2025 Russian attack on Kyiv: restaurant security guard and three minibus passengers killed. Business center, metro station, houses damaged. PHOTOS The Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office has launched a pre-trial investigation into the criminal proceedings over the Russian shelling of Kyiv. 9 927 26

Nominal owner of online casino detained Nominal owner of online casino involved in laundering Russian money has been detained - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO The nominal owner of a well-known online casino was detained and served a notice of suspicion of aiding the aggressor state (Part 1 Article 111-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 4 747 7

occupier Kuznetsov Suspicion is served to Russian military who shot Bucha resident when he went to buy food. PHOTO Russian servicemen Ivan Polin and Maxim Kuznetsov were served with a notice of suspicion of committing a war crime, namely the murder of a civilian resident of Bucha, Ihor Paliyenko, during the occupation of the city. 4 476 7 Previously in trend: War

Investigation launched into shooting of two Ukrainian Armed Forces prisoners by enemy in Volnovakha district Prosecutor General’s Office: Ruscists shot two captured Ukrainian soldiers at point blank range near Vremivka Russian invaders shot two Ukrainian prisoners of war near the village of Vremivka, Volnovakha district, Donetsk region. The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the war crime. 7 629 27 Previously in trend: War

Three more participants of conflict in hotel in Pechersk district of Kyiv were served with notice of suspicion Shooting in hotel in Pechersk: three participants in conflict were served with notice of suspicion of hooliganism. PHOTO Three participants in the conflict in a hotel in Kyiv's Pechersk district were served with a notice of suspicion. 5 630 12

Russian serviceman who shot dead couple of pensioners in Bucha identified Russian serviceman who shot dead Sydorenko couple in Bucha in March 2022 has been identified. PHOTO Russian military officer Shamil Hasanguliyev was served a notice of suspicion of committing a war crime, namely the murder of the Sydorenko couple during the occupation of Bucha. 13 322 17 Previously in trend: Bucha massacre

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. 7 976 33

Fraud with disability: two prosecutors and two MSEC officials suspected Illegally received disability: two prosecutors and two MSEC officials suspected. PHOTOS Two district prosecutors and two MSEC officials are suspected of fraud and forgery. 16 932 23