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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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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. 1 904 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. 12 177 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... 3 396 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,... 2 685 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. 1 280 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. 4 767 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. 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. 17 563 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... 13 539 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. 7 030 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. 6 762 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. 13 869 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. 18 701 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. 4 869 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. 5 701 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. 3 049 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. 11 895 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

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

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

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

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. 20 480 201

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 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

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

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... 22 537 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". 11 601 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. 7 391 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. 926 0 Previously in trend: War

Helping evaders for money Helping evaders for $6-12 thousand: doctor and employee of military registration and enlistment office in Kyiv are served with notice of suspicion. PHOTO Under the procedural supervision of the Kyiv Specialised Defence Prosecutor's Office, a doctor of the Kyiv hospital, a civil servant of the RTCR and SS of the city of Kyiv and a civilian were exposed and served suspicion notices. 2 674 11 Previously in trend: Grafters

стрілянина в готелі в Києві Shooting in hotel in Pechersk: resident of Vasylkiv served notice of suspicion of premeditated murder - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of the Pechersk District Prosecutor's Office of Kyiv, two residents of Dnipro and Vasylkiv were served a notice of suspicion of hooliganism committed by a group of persons with the use of firearms (Part 2, 4 Article 296 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). In... 8 941 19