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The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) plays a pivotal role in exposing corruption and holding individuals accountable. Recent cases include the illegal access to classified court rulings, highlighting the breaches within Ukraine's legal framework. Bribery continues to be a significant issue, with incidents involving cryptocurrency transactions and law enforcement officials being caught in unethical practices. NABU's collaboration with Naftogaz and other entities aims to recover lost assets, such as the significant effort to reclaim UAH 1.6 billion for Ukraine. Moreover, law enforcement's actions led to suspicion notices being served to numerous MPs since 2022. The bureau's ongoing dedication to uncovering corruption across various sectors demonstrates its unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability, forming a cornerstone in Ukraine's fight against systemic corruption.

What recent corruption schemes has NABU uncovered?

NABU has unveiled schemes involving illegal access to classified court documents and embezzlement of substantial funds. Cases also include bribes in cryptocurrency, misuse of public assets, and fraudulent procurement practices.

How does NABU contribute to asset recovery in Ukraine?

NABU collaborates with Naftogaz, governmental bodies, and the Ministry of Justice to devise strategies for asset recovery, successfully initiating proceedings to reclaim UAH 1.6 billion in misappropriated assets for Ukraine.

What measures has NABU taken against implicated officials?

NABU has issued suspicion notices to numerous officials, including MPs, prosecutors, and deputy ministers, implicated in corruption cases. These actions are part of their legal pursuit to ensure accountability and transparency.

What role does NABU play in combating bribery in Ukraine?

NABU actively investigates and exposes bribery cases, having caught individuals involved in bribing law enforcement officials and recovering large sums intended to influence legal proceedings or evade accountability.

How does NABU work with other agencies to fight corruption?

NABU collaborates with organizations like SAPO and SSU, pooling resources and expertise to dismantle corruption networks, from fraudulent procurement for military needs to large-scale embezzlement of state funds.

What are some high-profile cases NABU is currently handling?

NABU is focusing on cases involving significant figures, such as the former Kyiv City Council deputy, corrupt officials in Odesa, and high-ranking government employees accused of embezzlement and abuse of power.

How does the public benefit from NABU's activities?

NABU's efforts ensure public funds are safeguarded against illicit activities, thereby restoring public trust through transparency, accountability, and the implementation of justice against corrupt practices at all levels.

What ongoing initiatives are NABU promoting to enhance transparency?

NABU emphasizes legislative changes such as the abolishment of obstructive amendments, and enhancing anti-corruption agencies' authority to ensure comprehensive oversight and investigation capabilities are maintained.

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Andrii Smirnov is suspected of extorting $100,000 Former deputy head of Presidential Office Smirnov is additionally suspected of receiving $100,000 bribe, - media Anti-corruption authorities suspect former deputy head of the Presidential Office Andrii Smirnov of taking a $100,000 bribe. 5 127 48

Smyrnov Former deputy head of OP Smyrnov served with new suspicion of illegally obtained funds laundering and bribery National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has notified a former deputy head of the President’s Office of suspicion of laundering illegally obtained funds and accepting a particularly large bribe. The agency did not name the suspect, but based on the details of the case, it is believed to be Andrii Smyrnov. 2 483 10 Previously in trend: Case of former deputy head of the President’s Office Smyrnov

scheme of access to the USRCD NABU exposes scheme of illegal access to classified court rulings The NABU and the SAPO have served two lawyers and the actual head of the law firm with a notice of suspicion of unauthorized access to the classified part of the Unified State Register of Court Decisions (USRCD). 1 698 4

Bribe from a border guard in cryptocurrency. Details of the case Details of $358,000 bribe case: SSU officer blackmailed border guard with compromising evidence An SSU officer blackmailed a border guard and demanded a bribe. 13 910 46 Previously in trend: Grafters

Border guard gave bribe in cryptocurrency. Details from NABU Border guard gives $355,000 bribe in cryptocurrency to law enforcement officer - NABU An employee of the State Border Guard Service has been caught giving a bribe in cryptocurrency to a law enforcement officer. 67 975 25 Previously in trend: Grafters

Naftogaz NABU and Naftogaz have found joint solution to return assets worth UAH 1.6 billion to Ukraine The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and Naftogaz, in cooperation with the government and the Ministry of Justice, have found a way to fulfill the conditions required to initiate the procedure for returning UAH 1.6 billion to Ukraine. 20 0

NABU Between 2022 and 2024, law enforcement officers served suspicion notices to 41 MPs - NABU In the period from 2022 to 2024, law enforcement officers served suspicion notices to 41 current and former MPs. 1 139 18 Previously in trend: Suspicions of deputies

SSU and NABU uncover head of court in Odesa region who helped draft dodgers Helping draft dodgers to escape abroad through fake court decisions: criminal group uncovered in Odesa region. PHOTOS The SSU and the NABU uncovered a large-scale scheme of mobilisation evasion in one of the city district courts of the Odesa region. The chairman of the court, together with his accomplices, helped draft dodgers escape abroad by using fake court decisions on the independent upbringing of a child by a parent liable for military service. 1 593 6

NABU is looking for Komarnytskyi NABU puts Komarnytskyi, "watchdog for Kyiv", on wanted list. PHOTO NABU is looking for former Kyiv City Council deputy Denys Komarnytskyi. 11 420 27

Land corruption in the Kyiv City Council Land corruption: NABU uncovers criminal organization in Kyiv City Council during Operation ’Clean City’. VIDEO+PHOTOS The NABU and the SAPO conducted a large-scale operation "Clean City" to eliminate corruption in the land and budget sphere of Kyiv. The operation uncovered and terminated the activities of a criminal organisation headed by a media-famous former deputy of the Kyiv City Council (hereinafter - the KCC). 8 462 54 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

NATO supports G7 ambassadors’ statement on situation with DPA NATO supports position of G7 ambassadors calling for resolution of situation in DPA NATO said that the G7 statement calling for a resolution of the situation in the DPA fully reflects the Alliance's position. 2 472 14

Umierov NABU confirms registration of proceedings against Umierov on grounds of abuse of power The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has confirmed that it has registered proceedings based on the Anti-Corruption Action Center's (AntAC) statement that Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umierov committed a crime under Part 2 of Article 364 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (abuse of power or office). 4 018 38

Umierov AntAC: NABU registers proceedings against Umierov on grounds of abuse of power The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has registered proceedings based on a complaint filed by the Anti-Corruption Action Center that Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umierov committed a crime. 34 534 36

Transfer of UAH 23 billion to State Border Guard Service for ammunition. NABU opens proceedings NABU launches proceedings on transfer of UAH 23bn to SBGS from MoD for ammunition purchase - sources The NABU has launched proceedings over the transfer of 23 billion to the State Border Guard Service from the Ministry of Defence for the purchase of ammunition. 5 465 12

Ministry of Internal Affairs Former top Interior Ministry official suspected of fraudulent procurement of equipment and bribery with cars The NABU and the SAPO exposed a former top official of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on a large-scale scheme of embezzlement of budget funds and bribery. He is suspected of fraudulent purchases of equipment and receiving premium cars worth more than UAH 6 million. 6 151 12 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

People’s Deputy Viktor Bondar is suspected by NABU People’s Deputy Bondar was served notice of suspicion of organizing misappropriation of Ukrzaliznytsia funds, losses exceeding UAH 140 million - NABU. PHOTO The NABU and the SAPO served a notice of suspicion to a current People`s Deputy of Ukraine, co-leader of an organised group caught embezzling funds from Ukrzaliznytsia during the purchase of cable and wire products. The damage caused is over UAH 140 million. 4 342 18

NABU filed a complaint against the judge NABU Director files complaint with HCJ against Pecherskyi court judge: she returned seized funds to unauthorized persons The NABU director filed a complaint with the High Council of Justice asking to bring a judge of the Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv to disciplinary responsibility.  3 255 10 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Scheme to embezzle almost UAH 60 million from Ukrenergo exposed NABU uncovers scheme of embezzlement of Ukrenergo funds worth almost UAH 60 million. PHOTOS The NABU, SAPO and SSU uncovered a scheme to embezzle almost UAH 60 million from Ukrenergo. 25 242 23

NABU turn its attention at Odesa ex-prosecutor after "Schemes" investigation into apartment in Dubai NABU opens criminal proceedings against Odesa ex-prosecutor Kornilov over undeclared real estate in Dubai - media The National Anti-Corruption Bureau has opened a criminal investigation into the alleged false declaration of former Deputy Prosecutor of Odesa Region Oleh Kornilov, who previously had property in Dubai worth more than $400,000. 2 728 16

NABU against Lozovyi’s amendments "Lozovyi’s amendments" must be cancelled and powers of anti-corruption bodies strengthened, - NABU and SAPO statement The NABU and the SAPO emphasise the importance of legislative changes aimed at removing obstacles to the fight against corruption, namely the full and final cancellation of the so-called "Lozovyi's amendments" and the granting of the head of the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office the right to sign extradition requests. 4 037 22

Pavlo Kyrylenko, Head of the AMCU Illegal enrichment of AMCU Head Kyrylenko for over UAH 72 million: investigation completed The NABU and the SAPO have completed an investigation into the suspicion of Pavlo Kyrylenko, the head of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine, of illegal enrichment of UAH 72.1 million and declaring false information. 3 605 16

Corruption in the Commercial Court of Lviv Region: former and current chairman detained NABU: Current and former chairman of Lviv Commercial Court demanded $1 million bribe The NABU and SAPO exposed the current and former chairmen of the Commercial  Court of Lviv region who demanded a bribe of USD 1 million from a representative of a private company. 5 118 20 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Grafters

Hennadii Trukhanov NABU and SAPO transfer case of criminal organization, to which Odesa Mayor Trukhanov belonged, to court. INFOGRAPHICS The National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office have sent to court the case of a criminal organisation that caused losses of UAH 689 million to the local community of Odesa. 12 542 40

Микола Тищенко NABU investigates Tyshchenko’s illicit enrichment of over UAH 30 million. His property was seized The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) is currently investigating the alleged illicit enrichment of MP Mykola Tyshchenko by more than UAH 30 million, as well as the facts of his false declaration. According to the investigation, the property was registered to the former owner of the Velour restaurant, Serhii Vakalchuk. 8 213 31

Директор НАБУ Кривонос розповів про деталі розслідування справи керівниці Хмельницької МСЕК Тетяни Крупи NABU investigates fictitious disabilities of officials in case of ex-head of Khmelnytskyi MSEC Krupa - Kryvonos The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) is investigating how the funds found in the possession of Tetiana Krupa, the former head of the Khmelnytskyi MSEC, were obtained, as well as who was involved in the illegal scheme and how these people received disabilities. All fictitious disabilities are being investigated within the framework of one criminal proceeding. 25 020 23 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

НАБУ отримало нового заступника голови Kryvonos appointed Gulmagomedov as deputy director of NABU. PHOTO NABU Director Semen Kryvonos has appointed Denys Gulmahomedov, who previously held the position of Deputy Director for Digital Development and Transformation, as the first deputy director of the National Bureau. 5 969 20

Рада підтримала законопроєкт про угоду зі слідством у корупційних справах Rada approved draft law on agreement with investigation of corruption crimes On October 9, the Verkhovna Rada supported in the first reading draft law No. 12039 on an agreement with the investigation regarding the investigation of corruption cases. 1 801 16

Комітет проголосував законопроєкт про угоду зі слідством Shabunin: Verkhovna Rada Committee voted for reasonable draft law on plea bargain, but it may be disrupted The Verkhovna Rada Law Enforcement Committee voted for draft law No. 12039, which improves plea bargaining in corruption cases. 2 819 7

Директор НАБУ Семен Кривонос Independent auditors have started their work in NABU, they will also check undercover detectives’ unit - Kryvonos Independent auditors who have started their work at the National Anti-Corruption Bureau will check the work of a secret unit of undercover detectives. 1 237 7

Заступниця прокурора Запорізької області затримана на хабарі Deputy Prosecutor of Zaporizhzhia region is detained for bribe of USD 40 thousand - NABU. PHOTO The NABU and SAPO exposed a deputy prosecutor of the Zaporizhzhia region for taking a bribe. 12 589 45 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Grafters

резніченко NABU uncovers corruption scheme of road repairs in Dnipropetrovsk region worth UAH 286 million, former head of RSA Reznichenko is served suspicion notice (updated) The NABU and the SAPO have uncovered a large-scale fraud in the road sector, which caused more than UAH 286 million in losses to the state budget during the war. 11 372 72 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Заступника директора НАБУ Гізо Углаву відсторонили Kryvonos dismisses NABU first deputy director Uglava NABU Director Semen Kryvonos has decided to impose a disciplinary sanction in the form of dismissal on the Bureau's First Deputy Director Gizo Uglava. 13 560 15

углава,кривонос Uhlava filed appeal with NACP against NABU Director Kryvonos and received whistleblower status The National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption has started monitoring and controlling possible violations of anti-corruption legislation by the NABU Director. 20 436 43 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

бронежилет Suspicion notice is served to accomplice of Ukrenergo official exposed on embezzlement of UAH 10 million for bulletproof vests procurement - SAPO Under the procedural guidance of the SAPO, NABU detectives served a notice of suspicion to an accomplice of an official of the National Energy Company Ukrenergo, who was caught embezzling public funds. 1 941 11 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

харківобленерго NABU: Ex-head of Kharkivoblenergo suspected of organizing scheme to misappropriate UAH 132.5 million for purchase of power equipment The NABU reported the details of the case of misappropriation of funds of Kharkivoblenergo JSC during the purchase of power equipment. 1 413 10 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Заволодіння 12 млн грн на закупівлі динамічного захисту для танків Embezzlement of UAH 12 million for purchase of dynamic protection for AFU tanks: organized group exposed in Kyiv. PHOTOS The SSU and the NABU have collected evidence against the organisers of another scheme to misappropriate funds from Ukraine's defence budget. It is a case of embezzlement from the Ministry of Defence's state order for dynamic protection for tanks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in March 2022. 4 621 17

СБУ та НАБУ викрили на хабарі заступника глави Міненерго Олександра Хейло Deputy Energy Minister Helio was detained in Kyiv on $500,000 bribe - SSU and NABU. VIDEO&PHOTOS The NABU and SAPO, together with the SSU and the Kyiv Region Prosecutor's Office, exposed the current Deputy Minister of Energy and three of his accomplices on receiving an undue benefit for granting permission to export mining equipment from the frontline area. 20 759 105 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

НАБУ NABU is negotiating with SSU on autonomous wiretapping of defendants in cases - Kryvonos The National Anti-Corruption Bureau is negotiating with the Security Service of Ukraine regarding the autonomous wiretapping of defendants in cases. 2 438 7

Харківщина NABU opens case on overpricing of timber for fortifications in Kharkiv region, Harnam, who is responsible for fortifications, resigns from RMA - KhACC According to the statement of the Anti-Corruption Center "Mezha", the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine has opened proceedings on possible embezzlement of budget funds during the timber procurement for fortifications in Kharkiv region. 21 585 37

НАБУ перевіряє Жупанина NABU starts checking "servant" Zhupanin, who was vacationing in London The NABU is checking media reports about the travels and vacations of People's Deputy of the Servant of the People Andrii Zhupanin in London. 3 378 19

Прокурорів ОГПУ викрили на хабарі у $170 тисяч Bribe of $170 thousand for closing case: NABU serves suspicion notice to prosecutor of Prosecutor General’s Office The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has served a prosecutor of the Prosecutor General's Office with a notice of suspicion of incitement to provide an unlawful benefit in the amount of $170,000 for making a decision to close a criminal proceeding. 23 0

Прокурорів ОГПУ викрили на хабарі у $170 тисяч Bribe of $170 thousand for closing case: NABU serves suspicion notice to prosecutor of Prosecutor General’s Office The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has served a prosecutor of the Prosecutor General's Office with a notice of suspicion of incitement to provide an unlawful benefit in the amount of $170,000 for making a decision to close a criminal proceeding. 2 184 4

нардеп Задорожній Микола NABU publishes recordings of conversations between "servant of people" Zadorozhnii about kickbacks from funds for water supply system repair in Sumy region. AUDIO The NABU has published recordings of conversations between People`s Deputy Mykola Zadorozhnii of the Servant of the People faction and a village head in Sumy region, where they discuss kickbacks for the People's Deputy and local law enforcement. 17 413 70

Микола Задорожній прокоментував вручення йому підозри "Servant of People" Zadorozhnyi commented on suspicion from NABU: I did not receive bribe, I want objective investigation Servant of the People MP Mykola Zadorozhnyi said he did not receive any undue advantage. 8 645 93 Previously in trend: Grafters

набу,сап "Servant of People" Zadrozhnii demanded UAH 3.4 million bribe for not obstructing repair of water supply in Sumy region (updated) Bribery on infrastructure repairs in Sumy region: People's Deputy served a notice of suspicion 14 045 73 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

шептицький 1.7 million for appointment to senior positions at customs office: NABU serves notice of suspicion to Ruvin’s stepson, director of Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise. PHOTO (updated) The NABU and SAPO prevented an attempt by a group of individuals to "put the right people in charge" of territorial offices of the State Customs Service to organise corruption schemes. 12 353 30 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

голик NABU conducts searches in house of former official of Dnipro RSA Holyk - media Officers of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine are conducting searches at the place of businessman and former advisor to the Dnipro Regional State Administration Yurii Holyk. 3 781 14

тимошенко,кирило Tymoshenko confirmed that he was searched: In case he has nothing to do with Former deputy head of the Presidential Office Kyrylo Tymoshenko confirmed that detectives from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted a search at his place on June 27. 4 121 35

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