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The Prosecutor General's Office has been actively countering illegal activities and addressing war crimes throughout Ukraine in 2025. Recent reports include the tragic execution of five captured defenders by Russian forces near Huliaipole. Additionally, a scale-shifting operation exposed illegal sand extraction in the Obukhiv district, underlining the extensive damage caused to the ecosystem. Other significant actions by the Office include addressing illegal military service exemption schemes, detaining various suspects involved in major embezzlement cases, and the exposure of a large-scale international fraud call center that targeted citizens in Europe and Asia. These decisive efforts reflect Ukraine's determination to uphold justice, preserve its environment, and hold those accountable for their criminal acts. Furthermore, the staggering number of war crimes, with over 190,000 incidents recorded, highlights the ongoing humanitarian challenges the country faces.

What measures is the Prosecutor General's Office undertaking against illegal acts?

The Prosecutor General’s Office is actively countering illegal acts by prosecuting individuals involved in war crimes, embezzlement schemes, and illegal extractions. Actions include formal suspicions and indictments, coordination with international organizations, and cooperation with national law enforcement to deter economic and environmental crimes. The office has continually pursued suspects in financial fraud, exposing sand mining operations, and enabling the respect of military law across Ukraine.

How is the Prosecutor General's Office addressing Ukrainian prisoners of war executions?

The Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Office is aggressively investigating the execution of 322 prisoners of war by Russian occupants, with a dedicated focus on bringing involved parties to justice. This includes extensive gathering of evidence, launching pre-trial investigations, and iterating the gravity of these war crimes on various international platforms, aiming to prosecute those responsible under international law.

Are illegal sand extraction activities being curbed in Ukraine?

The Prosecutor General's Office, in cooperation with regional law enforcement, has successfully uncovered and halted illegal sand extraction operations in multiple regions including Zhytomyr, significantly reducing environmental damage. These coordinated efforts led to arrest and prosecution of organized groups, demonstrating commitment to preserving natural resources and enforcing environmental protections.

What actions are being taken in response to fraudulent financial activities?

The office has launched a crackdown on fraudulent activities, such as exposing fraudulent investment avenues and deceptive call centers manipulating foreign citizens. Collaboration with international agencies has been pivotal in apprehending culprits, recovering and safeguarding financial resources while ensuring prosecution of large-scale fraudulent conspiracies, thereby upholding financial integrity.

How are current war crimes documented and prosecuted in Ukraine?

War crimes committed by Russian forces are meticulously documented by the Prosecutor General’s Office, with a registered trail of over 190,000 cases. These are treated with utmost urgency, involving in-depth investigations, collecting testimonies, and collaborating with human rights organizations to ensure that the perpetrators face legal proceedings aligning with the tenets of domestic and international law.

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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. 2 347 7 Previously in trend: Illegal mining

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. 1 286 2 Previously in trend: Abuse in defence sector

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 wanted list. 2 028 4 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

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. 8 655 68

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. 16 068 21 Previously in trend: Mobilization deferral

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. 2 929 27 Previously in trend: Bribe takers at customs offices

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. 3 884 12 Previously in trend: Bucha massacre War crimes of Russia

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. 655 7 Previously in trend: Grain theft

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. 10 998 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. 4 729 9 Previously in trend: Murder of children

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. 1 965 3

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. 5 856 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). 1 313 7 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of budget funds

36,000 dollars for removal from military records: civil servant detained in Kyiv Civil servant who "helped" people avoid military registration for $36,000 has been exposed, - Prosecutor’s Office. PHOTO The Specialised Defence Prosecutor's Office of the Central Region jointly with the Main National Police in Kyiv under the operational support of the State Secret Service of Ukraine in Kyiv served an official of a state body a notice of suspicion of committing a criminal offence - aiding and abetting in obtaining an illegal benefit by an official. 1 173 11 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Police uncover transnational fraud network in Odesa In Odesa, prosecutor’s office, together with police, shut down investment call centre that defrauded citizens of Kazakhstan. VIDEO+PHOTOS Prosecutors of the Odesa Regional Prosecutor's Office have served suspicion notices to 9 people who defrauded foreigners through an investment scheme. 2 437 8

Mercedes-Benz driver who beat up cyclist detained Mercedes driver who beat cyclist unconscious in Kyiv re-arrested: he was served with new charges. PHOTO The driver of a Mercedes-Benz who recently beat a cyclist unconscious in Kyiv’s Podil district after being reproached for illegal parking, and then left him in danger, was re-arrested on October 2 in Bila Tserkva. He was served with a new charge. 18 296 59 Previously in trend: Beating of a cyclist in Kyiv

The bribe-taker helped transfer to the rear Man who had boasted of his connections in Ministry of Defence and demanded $15,000 for transferring soldier to rear detained, - Office of Prosecutor General. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of prosecutors from the Prosecutor General's Office, a man who offered illegal services to influence personnel decisions in the Armed Forces of Ukraine was exposed. 1 664 5 Previously in trend: Grafters

The SSU has notified two Russian generals of their status as suspects in absentia. SSU has notified two Russian generals and their subordinates who commanded strikes on Okhtyrka of their suspicion in absentia. PHOTO The SSU has collected evidence against the Russian military high command, which committed war crimes in the Sumy region at the beginning of the full-scale war. We are talking about massive Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure in Okhtyrka on 25 February 2022. Then the occupiers attacked the city with Grad and Uragan multiple rocket launchers. 740 4 Previously in trend: Investigation of Russian war crimes

Persons who had taken possession of the money of released prisoners of war exposed Fraudsters who had defrauded soldiers released from captivity and stolen about million hryvnias exposed. VIDEO&PHOTOS Police officers exposed a criminal organisation that fraudulently seized the funds of servicemen released from Russian captivity. 6 612 30

A lawyer and two accomplices were exposed for illegally transporting people across the border $14,000 for disability and "military service exemption certificate" for conscript: lawyer and two accomplices exposed. PHOTOS Under the procedural guidance of the Prosecutor General’s Office, a lawyer from Zaporizhzhia and two of her accomplices have been charged with illegally smuggling people across Ukraine’s state border. 1 558 4 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

Persons who attempted to take possession of the land of the National Museum were exposed Persons who attempted to take possession of land of National Museum in Pyrohiv were exposed. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of prosecutors of the Prosecutor General's Office, the organiser and accomplice of the illegal land acquisition scheme on the territory of the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine in Pyrohiv were served a notice of suspicion. 1 923 5

Illegal sand extraction exposed in Zhytomyr region Illegal sand extraction exposed in Zhytomyr region: damage to environment amounts to 68 million hryvnias. PHOTOS Illegal sand mining has been uncovered in Zhytomyr region: environmental damage amounts to more than UAH 68 million. 806 2

International fraud call centre exposed More than 4,500 citizens of Europe and Central Asia were defrauded of 186 million hryvnias: international fraud call centre exposed in Ukraine. PHOTOS Members of a criminal organisation that misappropriated funds of foreign citizens under the guise of providing "legal aid" have been exposed and served with a notice of suspicion. 26 626 9 Previously in trend: financial fraud Fraudulent schemes

An investigation has been launched into the accident in Zhytomyr in which the prosecutor was killed Pre-trial investigation has been launched into fatal traffic accident in Zhytomyr in which prosecutor was killed. PHOTOS A pre-trial investigation has been launched into a fatal road accident in Zhytomyr, which killed a prosecutor. 6 855 17

Woman sold cars imported for the Armed Forces of Ukraine Traded in cars imported from abroad as humanitarian aid for Armed Forces of Ukraine: woman detained in Kyiv - Office of Prosecutor General. PHOTOS A 47-year-old woman who organised the illegal sale of cars imported to Ukraine as humanitarian aid for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been served with a notice of suspicion. 4 315 35 Previously in trend: Profiteering from humanitarian aid

Hacker group neutralised Hacker group responsible for billions in losses to global companies neutralised - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS In cooperation with law enforcement agencies of the United States, EU countries and Europol, a hacker group that used ransomware to attack the networks of leading global companies has been neutralised. 1 501 5 Previously in trend: Detention of hackers in Ukraine

MP from the Opposition Platform — For Life party wanted for treason detained People’s Deputy from Opposition Platform - For Life party, Khrystenko, suspected of high treason, detained and arrested - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine and the Office of the Prosecutor General detained a People's Deputy of the IX convocation from the banned political party OPFL, who was wanted on suspicion of treason. 11 815 48 Previously in trend: High treason

fraudulent call centres Network of fraudulent call centres, through which EU citizens were defrauded of 12 million hryvnias, was liquidated. PHOTOS As a result of a successful special operation within the framework of international cooperation between law enforcement agencies of Ukraine and the Czech Republic, a network of fraudulent call centres was shut down and members of a transnational criminal organisation operating in both countries were identified. 3 261 3 Previously in trend: financial fraud

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. 2 618 4 Previously in trend: Abuse in defence sector

Smugglers exposed in Odesa region Organized group of officers, servicemen and civilians exposed in Odesa region for smuggling draft-age persons across border. PHOTO A scheme for the illegal smuggling of persons liable for military service across the state border of Ukraine has been exposed. 1 097 6 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Police officer causes fatal accident in Bukovyna Fatal road traffic accident involving police officer took place in Bukovyna, - Office of Prosecutor General. PHOTO On 28 July, a fatal road traffic accident involving an employee of the Chernivtsi District Police Department occurred in Novoselytsia, Bukovyna. 4 549 30 Previously in trend: Car Accident

mole from NABU Employee of NABU’s elite secret unit detained as FSB "mole"; his handler was Yanukovych’s deputy security chief – SSU. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Office of the Prosecutor General, together with the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), uncovered agent infiltration of Russian special services into the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) following comprehensive operations. 17 380 90 Previously in trend: Search in NABU

Fedir Khrystenko received a suspicion notice Current MP from OPFL, Khrystenko, was Russian agent and helped Boholiubov escape. He is suspected of high treason and influencing NABU, - Office of Prosecutor General. PHOTO The Prosecutor General's Office, together with the Security Service of Ukraine, exposed Fedir Khrystenko, a current MP from the banned OPFL party, for high treason. He turned out to be a resident (senior agent) of the Russian Federal Security Service, working to strengthen Russian influence on the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU). 13 298 39 Previously in trend: Search in NABU

rapist from the United States American, who had been wanted since 1992 for sexual crimes against children, was detained in Kyiv region. PHOTO Under the coordination of prosecutors and in close cooperation with the Cyber Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, a 66-year-old US citizen, who had been on the international wanted list since 1992, was detained in the Kyiv region. 6 648 22

Murder of Solomiya Tarasyuk: suspect detained Murder of 7-year-old girl in Odesa region: 31-year-old suspect detained. PHOTO Law enforcement in Odesa region have detained a 31-year-old suspect in the murder of seven-year-old Solomiia Tarasiuk, whose body was found dead late on 19 June. 13 736 48 Previously in trend: Murder of children

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. 18 564 16 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Corruption in the Prosecutor’s Office

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. 4 770 9 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU

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. 5 555 19 Previously in trend: Sexual exploitation

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. 2 873 10 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

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. 11 782 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. 12 797 57 Previously in trend: defective ammunition for frontline

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. 3 267 34

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. 4 470 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. 3 404 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. 3 848 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. 2 775 10 Previously in trend: explosions in TCR Attempted terrorist attack

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. 1 217 2

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. 1 644 3