10128 visitors online
The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) has been actively involved in uncovering high-profile cases and addressing legal challenges in Ukraine. Recently, the PGO exposed a scheme involving the illegal appropriation of electricity worth over 168 million hryvnias, highlighting their role in combating economic crimes. Moreover, investigations into war crimes, such as the execution of prisoners by occupiers, emphasize their commitment to pursuing justice even in dire circumstances. Additionally, notable cases like the sentencing of Volodymyr Nykytiuk, the "Oleksandriia Maniac," to life imprisonment for multiple murders, showcase the PGO's dedication to upholding the law. Other significant actions include tackling fraud schemes and investigating embezzlement in various regions. The PGO's efforts in reporting over 190,000 war crimes and handling sensitive cases, such as unauthorized surveillance detections, further illustrate their pivotal role in maintaining legal integrity in Ukraine.

What recent schemes has the Prosecutor General's Office uncovered?

The Prosecutor General's Office recently exposed a scheme involving the illegal acquisition of electricity valued at over 168 million hryvnias. This demonstrates their relentless efforts in addressing and dismantling economic fraud and corruption, ensuring violators are brought to justice. Additionally, they have uncovered other fraudulent activities, such as embezzlement by top officials and abuse of office, highlighting their crucial role in maintaining transparency and legal compliance.

How does the Prosecutor General's Office handle war crimes investigations?

The Prosecutor General's Office is deeply engaged in investigating war crimes, such as the execution of over 322 prisoners of war by Russian occupiers. They work rigorously to gather evidence, collaborate with international bodies, and seek justice through legal proceedings against the perpetrators. Their commitment to documenting and prosecuting war crimes serves to uphold international law and protect human rights in conflict situations.

What is the role of the Prosecutor General's Office in fraud prevention?

The Prosecutor General's Office plays a critical role in preventing fraud through vigilant monitoring, investigation, and legal prosecution of fraudulent schemes. Their recent actions include exposing large-scale embezzlement in trade unions and counterfeiting organizations. By prosecuting those involved, they aim to deter future fraudulent activities and ensure legal and financial accountability across Ukraine's business practices.

How does the Prosecutor General's Office address cases of misuse within law enforcement?

The Prosecutor General's Office actively investigates and prosecutes cases of misuse and misconduct within law enforcement. This includes actions against officials who abuse power for personal gain, or participate in corruption. By maintaining strict oversight and enforcing legal standards, the PGO ensures accountability within law enforcement, reinforcing trust in public institutions.

What legal steps does the Prosecutor General's Office take against public officials engaged in unethical behavior?

The Prosecutor General's Office takes decisive legal action against public officials involved in unethical activities, such as embezzlement and fraud. They conduct thorough investigations, file suspicions, and pursue legal charges to ensure these individuals face consequences for their actions. By enforcing laws and pursuing justice, the PGO aims to maintain ethical governance standards.

What actions have been taken by the Prosecutor General's Office in combating illegal surveillance?

The Prosecutor General's Office has taken strict actions against illegal surveillance, emphasizing that such practices are unacceptable. They recently addressed allegations involving unauthorized surveillance by a National Anti-Corruption Bureau employee, supporting thorough investigations and, where necessary, legal proceedings to protect privacy rights and uphold legal standards.

show details

Photo news PG Office

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. 6 982 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. 4 361 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. 1 721 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. 12 001 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. 3 322 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. 2 655 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. 1 223 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. 4 682 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. 17 475 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). 13 405 39 Previously in trend: Search in NABU

Suspicion in the case of explosions in the Zhytomyr region Explosions in Zhytomyr region: five people suspected of illegal manufacture of explosives. PHOTOS Five people who organised the manufacture of explosives in the Zhytomyr region were served a notice of suspicion. Violation of the rules and regulations established by law led to large-scale explosions that caused casualties and damage. 6 930 39

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. 6 710 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. 13 788 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. 18 633 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. 4 822 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. 5 596 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. 2 941 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. 11 830 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. 12 867 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. 3 351 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. 4 556 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. 3 455 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. 3 908 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. 2 857 10 Previously in trend: explosions in TCR Attempted terrorist attack

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. 3 421 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. 1 250 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. 2 837 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. 33 522 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. 1 682 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. 1 839 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. 4 374 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. 1 518 9

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. 20 345 201

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. 3 147 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 obtain disability. 2 778 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. 2 929 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. 6 073 33

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. 9 860 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). 4 688 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. 4 407 7 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. 5 591 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. 13 266 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. 7 915 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. 16 879 23

Scheme to sell stolen cars to Europe exposed Scheme to sell cars stolen during occupation of Kyiv region to Europe exposed: participants served suspicion notices - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO A notice of suspicion was served to 7 members of an organised group on the facts of concealment of a crime, use of a knowingly forged document and legalisation of proceeds of crime (Part 3 of Art. 28, Part 1 of Art. 396, Part 3 of Art. 28, Part 4 of Art. 358, Part 3 of Art. 209 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). They were caught reselling cars stolen during the occupation of Kyiv region to Europe. 22 483 17

Azarov’s associate gets 14 years in prison She wrote letters to Russian representative to UN in support of "SMO": Azarov’s associate Berezhna sentenced to 14 years for high treason. PHOTO (updated) The court found guilty of high treason a woman from Kyiv who, on the instructions of her Russian handlers, wrote a letter to the Russian representative to the UN about Ukrainian support for the so-called "SMO". 11 536 50

Suspicions to two ruscists who raped and tortured Ukrainian woman during occupation of Izium Two ruscists who tortured and raped mother of Ukrainian law enforcement officer during occupation of Izium have been identified. PHOTO Two Russian occupiers were served suspicion notices in absentia. They kidnapped and tortured the mother of a Ukrainian law enforcement officer during the occupation of Izium, Kharkiv region. 7 320 12

Consequences of strike on Zlatopil Consequences of enemy missile attacks on Zlatopil in Kharkiv region. PHOTOS Today, on 10 December 2024, at around 9:40 a.m., the Russian armed forces launched missile attacks on the city of Zlatopil, Lozova district, Kharkiv region. One of the strikes hit the city centre, the other - the outskirts. 882 0 Previously in trend: War