The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) are intensifying their fight against corruption in Ukraine. Recently, a significant case revealed an official from the State Border Guard Service and a drone manufacturer involved in extorting $1 million in bribes. Moreover, high-profile investigations have targeted key political figures, such as Yuliia Tymoshenko, in corruption allegations. NABU’s relentless pursuit has led to serving notices of suspicion to judges involved in bribery. Meanwhile, the "Dynasty" case highlights Ukraine’s ongoing battle against illicit enrichment, with former officials and business leaders under scrutiny. Discover NABU's continued efforts and its strategic impact in bringing integrity back to Ukraine's legal and political landscape.

What are the latest corruption cases uncovered by NABU in Ukraine?

NABU has exposed significant corruption cases involving high-level officials, including a $1 million bribe scheme involving the State Border Guard Service and instances of judicial bribery in the Supreme Court. These actions showcase NABU's commitment to eradicating corruption in Ukraine.

How does NABU collaborate with other agencies in corruption investigations?

NABU actively collaborates with the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) to investigate and prosecute corruption cases. This partnership strengthens their capacity to combat corruption, utilizing legal frameworks and investigative techniques to hold perpetrators accountable.

Has NABU been successful in prosecuting high-profile political figures?

NABU has made significant strides in prosecuting high-profile political figures, including initiating cases against Yuliia Tymoshenko and others involving bribery and illicit enrichment. These efforts highlight NABU's determination to bring justice and accountability to Ukraine’s political system.

What measures are in place to protect NABU from external pressures?

To protect its independence, NABU is backed by a legal framework that ensures operational autonomy and protection from political interference. These measures are crucial for maintaining the integrity of its investigations and empowering it to act decisively against corruption.

How does the public perceive NABU's efforts in combating corruption?

Public perception of NABU is generally positive, as it is seen as a critical entity in battling corruption within Ukraine. NABU's high-profile cases and transparency in reporting its actions have garnered public support and trust in its mission to enforce accountability.

What challenges does NABU face in its anti-corruption mission?

NABU faces challenges such as political pressure, resource limitations, and complex legal barriers in its mission to combat corruption. Despite these hurdles, NABU continues to advance its investigations with resilience and commitment to justice and rule of law.

How does NABU ensure transparency in its operations?

NABU ensures transparency through regular public updates on their investigations, press releases, and collaborations with media outlets. Additionally, they report on progress and outcomes of high-profile cases, fostering trust and ensuring public accountability.

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Mandzii My background—work at NABU—serves as safeguard against any attempts of ’influence,’ - head of State Customs Service, Mandzii Orest Mandzii, head of the State Customs Service, stated that since his appointment, he has not received a single phone call or recommendation regarding personnel appointments. 1 160 15 Previously in trend: Customs

There will be no mass exodus of staff from NABU to the State Customs Service Certain number of NABU staff will be transferred to the State Customs Service, but it won’t be on a large scale, - Mandzii There will be no mass exodus of NABU employees to the State Customs Service. 1 752 38 Previously in trend: Customs

Corruption at the GTS Operator: a complaint has been filed with NABU Report regarding possible corruption at "OGTS" has been filed with NABU. Investigation has been launched, - Zhelezniak Yaroslav Zhelezniak and Maksym Khlapuk, members of parliament from the Voice party, filed a complaint with the NABU regarding criminal offenses committed by officials of "GTS Operator of Ukraine" LLC during the procurement of concrete lego-blocks for the protection of critical infrastructure. 2 475 10 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption

Court found no evidence that NABU detective Husarov was working for Russian intelligence agencies Charges of high treason have been lifted: court has closed case against NABU detective Husarov The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv has released Viktor Husarov, a detective with the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, from criminal liability. He had previously been charged with high treason and collaborating with Russian intelligence services. 1 739 13 Previously in trend: Viktor Husakov’s case

Viktor Husarov’s case: why did the court close the proceedings? Case of NABU detective Husarov was closed due to expiration of statute of limitations, - Prosecutor General’s Office The prosecutor's office has not dropped the charges in the case against NABU detective Viktor Husarov. 1 774 19 Previously in trend: Viktor Husakov’s case

corruption at Energoatom Corruption in energy sector: scheme to embezzle nearly 170 million hryvnias from "Energoatom" during construction of the Tashlyk Pumped Storage Power Plant has been exposed, - NABU. PHOTO The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have uncovered a large-scale corruption scheme involving the misappropriation of funds from the state-owned enterprise ‘NAEK Energoatom’ during the construction of a critical... 1 510 9 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption

A million dollars for the supply of drones: the SAPO and NABU have exposed two individuals State Border Service official and drone manufacturer suspected of demanding $1 million bribe, - SAPO. VIDEO The Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) have exposed an official from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the owner of a private drone manufacturing company, who are suspected of extorting $1 million in bribes. 1 445 4 Previously in trend: Production of drones Procurement of drones

$1 million for the supply of drones: details of the scheme from the SAPO Extorted $1 million for drone supplies: SBGSU official and owner of private company exposed – SAPO. VIDEO An official from the State Border Guard Service and the owner of a private drone manufacturing company have been notified that they are under suspicion of extorting $1 million. 6 653 20 Previously in trend: Grafters Extortion of funds

Tymoshenko case sent to court, SAPO says Case against Tymoshenko sent to court, SAPO says An indictment against Batkivshchyna faction leader Yuliia Tymoshenko has been sent to court in the case concerning the provision of undue benefits to members of Ukraine’s parliament. 4 326 46 Previously in trend: Tymoshenko’s Case

court Four more judges served notices of suspicion in Supreme Court corruption case – SAPO SAPO and NABU served new notices of suspicion to three sitting Supreme Court judges and a retired judge in a case involving a bribe for a ruling in favor of the owner of the "Finance and Credit" group. 2 717 15 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Corruption in the Supreme Court

NABU, SAPO conduct searches in Supreme Court corruption case Corruption in Supreme Court: NABU and SAPO conduct investigative actions, including at Kniaziev’s premises. PHOTOS Anti-corruption bodies are conducting investigative actions as part of a corruption case involving the Supreme Court. 6 616 17 Previously in trend: Results of NABU and SAPO operations

NABU, bribe $100,000 bribe and kickback scheme: probe into former Ivano-Frankivsk region prosecutors completed – NABU NABU and SAPO have completed an investigation into the case of the former head of the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office and the former head of one of the divisions of the same prosecutor’s office. 1 634 2 Previously in trend: Grafters Bribery in courts

Zelenska Information about "investigations" into First Lady Zelenska is Russian fake – NABU and SAPO Russian and pro-Russian media are spreading a wave of disinformation regarding alleged "investigations" into the wife of the President of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska. This information is untrue. 8 132 68 Previously in trend: Russian fake news

Dmytro Dmytrenko Dmytrenko, who is engaged in discrediting NABU, attended Yermak’s court hearing – AntAC. PHOTO Dmytro Dmytrenko, a figure directly involved in smear campaigns against anti-corruption bodies (NABU and SAPO), was present at the hearing to determine Andrii Yermak’s pre-trial detention. 7 255 26 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Kryvonos and Klymenko Kryvonos and Klymenko stated that they were only ones who knew all details of Operation Midas All information regarding Operation Midas was known only to NABU Director Semen Kryvonos and SAPO Head Oleksandr Klymenko. 2 693 14 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Dynasty probe: BABU and SAPO seeks arrest for Yermak Enough evidence has been gathered against Yermak – Kryvonos Employees of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have gathered enough evidence against former Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak. 4 154 21 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

NABU and the SAPO questioned Umerov: details Umerov was questioned; he has witness status, - SAPO head Klymenko Anti-corruption authorities questioned National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov as part of Operation Midas. He has witness status. 1 428 13 Previously in trend: Mindich’s new tapes

Zelenskyy: Ukraine is aware of Russia’s plans for spring, summer, and fall Zelenskyy is not subject of investigation, - Kryvonos Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not been and is not currently a subject of the pre-trial investigation into the "Dynasty" construction case. 2 344 27 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

The Dynasty case: NABU reports possible pressure on experts Construction of ’Dynasty’: pressure on experts has been reported, in particular, allegedly from SSU, – Kryvonos Pressure was reportedly exerted on the experts who conducted the investigation into the "Dynasty" construction project. An investigation is underway. 2 072 2 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak Dynasty construction

NABU is investigating corruption in the energy and defense sectors: details NABU is investigating corruption in both energy and defense sectors. Specifically, regarding Ukrainian weapons manufacturers, - Kryvonos Anti-corruption authorities are conducting investigations in the energy and defense sectors. 1 049 2 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Notice of suspicion for Yermak Dynasty construction

Dynasty Cooperative: NABU has announced new allegations "Dynasty" construction case: in addition to Yermak, six others have been notified of charges against them, including Mindich and Chernyshov The NABU and the SAPO have notified a further six individuals that they are under suspicion in a case involving the laundering of criminally obtained assets on a particularly large scale. 6 846 18 Previously in trend: Dynasty construction

NABU and the SAPO are holding a briefing regarding the allegations against Yermak "Dynasty" Cooperative: heads of NABU and SAPO hold briefing. VIDEO Leaders of the NABU and the SAPO held a briefing on the dismantling of an organized group involved in the large-scale laundering of criminally obtained assets. 5 436 20 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak Dynasty construction

Dynasty HACC has seized land plots and unfinished "Dynasty" properties, – NABU Following media coverage of the construction of "Dynasty", the owners of the residences attempted to remove the land and property from the scope of potential seizure. 5 403 18 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak Dynasty construction

Zelenskyy, Yermak Yermak discusses style of his house in Dynasty with designer, wants "mix", NABU says. PHOTO The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have published materials in the case involving the Dynasty cottage community near Kyiv. The construction of one residence costs about $2 million. In the new recordings, former... 16 608 37 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak Dynasty construction

Yermak NABU and SAPO serve notice of suspicion on Yermak in "Dynasty" case. VIDEO The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have served notice of suspicion on former Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak in a case involving the laundering of UAH 460 million through luxury... 10 391 75 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Searches at Yermak’s residence on 11 May NABU and SAPO are likely conducting searches at Yermak’s premises – Zhelezniak. PHOTO NABU and SAPO are likely conducting procedural actions on the evening of May 11 regarding the former Head of the Office of the President, Andriy Yermak. 5 795 28 Previously in trend: Searches at Yermak’s premises

Mindichgate has reached Pokrovsk "Everyone to Pokrovsk": new "Midas tapes" reveal plans by authorities’ entourage to settle scores with NABU detectives // Uncensored. VIDEO Maryna Danyliuk-Yarmolaieva, in a new episode of the Uncensored project, analyzes a new wave of the so-called "Midas tapes", recordings of conversations involving government representatives which, according to the author, point to corruption schemes during the full-scale war. 7 396 19 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Mindich’s new tapes

The case of Yevhen Shevchenko at the NABU: he is to stand trial "Servant of People" MP Shevchenko to face trial over laundering of over 9 million hryvnias, — NABU People's Deputy Yevhen Shevchenko, who was previously a member of the "Servant of the People" faction, will stand trial on charges of laundering illicitly obtained funds. 1 299 13 Previously in trend: Case of Yevhenii Shevchenko

Another attack on NABU from anonymous Telegram channels Major Telegram channels are ignoring new "Mindich tapes" and attacking NABU, - Zhelezniak A number of anonymous Telegram channels ignored the news about the release of the new "Mindich tapes," instead publishing posts accusing the Bureau of "totalitarian practices." 2 965 42 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Mindich’s new tapes

NABU, SBU, bribery Head of SSU department in Poltava region and subordinate exposed for $110,000 bribe, - NABU Anti-corruption bodies exposed the head of an investigative department of the SBU Directorate in Poltava region and his subordinate for taking a $110,000 bribe. 9 556 75 Previously in trend: Grafters Bribery in the SSU

A judge has been accused of illicit enrichment Illicit enrichment of 16.7 million hryvnias and failure to declare assets: judge notified of suspicion, - NABU The NABU and SAPO have notified a judge of one of the commercial courts of appeal that he is suspected of illicit enrichment and making false declarations. 1 432 13 Previously in trend: cases of illicit enrichment

Shurma arrested in absentia Court has issued arrest warrant in absentia for Zelenskyy’s partner, former Deputy Head of OP Shurma On 21 April 2026, following a motion by NABU detectives, approved by the SAPO prosecutor, an investigating judge of the High Anti-Corruption Court ordered the former deputy head of the Office of the President of Ukraine and the owner of a network of Ukrainian and foreign companies (a close... 7 324 45 Previously in trend: Searches at Shurma’s

Uncensored examines Budanov’s warning on manual control Budanov starts talking about manual control: Will police keep running from terrorists? // Uncensored. VIDEO In the new episode of Uncensored on Censor.NET, journalist Maryna Danyliuk-Yarmolaieva analyses why the authorities are once again returning to the issue of control over the anti-corruption system, even after the failed attempt to weaken NABU and SAPO in the summer of 2025. 5 547 7 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine

Corruption in the procurement of drones and electronic warfare: investigation completed NABU has completed the investigation into corruption case involving purchase of drones and electronic warfare equipment, involving Haidai and "servant" Kuznetsov The investigation into allegations of corruption in the procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare equipment for the National Guard has been completed. 4 792 11 Previously in trend: Drone procurement corruption

The investigation into Tymoshenko has been completed Investigation into Tymoshenko case has been completed. She is suspected of bribing MPs, - NABU The NABU and SAPO have concluded their pre-trial investigation into the case involving the head of one of the parliamentary factions in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. She is suspected of offering improper benefits to members of the Verkhovna Rada. 3 752 27 Previously in trend: Tymoshenko’s Case Suspicion of Tymoshenko

No session took place in the Rada: dozens of MPs were poisoned 41 MPs are currently under investigation or facing charges, - Klymenko As of today, 41 MPs are either suspects or defendants in cases being investigated by the NABU and the SAPO. However, only one of them has publicly complained that this is hindering the work of parliament. 4 411 65 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

SAPO: The SSU is putting pressure on Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies SSU is putting pressure on Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies, - Klymenko The head of the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, Oleksandr Klymenko, has spoken of systematic pressure from the Security Service of Ukraine on anti-corruption bodies and the disruption of NABU operations. 5 539 29 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Results of NABU and SAPO operations

Serving MP probed over UAH 13 million in illicit assets NABU and SAPO expose MP over UAH 13 million in illicit enrichment: according to media reports, it is OPZZh representative Kachnyi The NABU and the SAPO have exposed a sitting Member of the Ukrainian Parliament for illicit enrichment. 5 934 38 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine cases of illicit enrichment

Butusov surveillance case found after disappearing from NABU Procedural "football": how Sense lawyers found Yurii Butusov’s surveillance case after it disappeared from NABU’s radar The Sense team continues its fight to secure victim status for journalist and serviceman Yurii Butusov. 4 129 8 Previously in trend: Butusov case

Provocation outside the NABU building: Zhelezniak reveals details Zelenskyy’s PR man Petrov staged provocation outside NABU. Those involved have been identified, – Zhelezniak. VIDEO On Friday, 3 April, a provocative video filmed outside the entrance to the NABU building was posted on anonymous Telegram channels. 10 053 28 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU

Court sets bail up to UAH 19.9 million in state grain case HACC imposes preventive measures with bail of up to UAH 19.9 million on suspects in state grain corporation embezzlement case – SAPO At the request of NABU detectives, approved by an SAPO prosecutor, investigating judges of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) imposed preventive measures on three members of an organized criminal group involved in the misappropriation of grain belonging to the State Food and Grain Corporation... 730 6 Previously in trend: Grain theft

Acquisition of grain worth over 700 million UAH: details from NABU Over 100,000 tonnes of grain worth 776 million UAH seized: NABU and SAPO expose criminal group. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS A large-scale corruption scheme involving the misappropriation of grain belonging to the State Food and Grain Corporation of Ukraine (SFGCU) has been uncovered. The organised criminal group included former senior officials of the state corporation and representatives of a foreign company. 3 109 10 Previously in trend: Grain theft

Kravchenko states that he has not submitted and does not plan to submit a letter of resignation from his position. Prosecutor General Kravchenko has not signed documents for Mindich’s extradition for two weeks now, - detective Abakumov. VIDEO Over the past two weeks, Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko has not signed the documents required for the extradition from Israel of a key figure in the Midas case – the president’s friend and business partner, Timur Mindich. 8 514 68 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Koriavchenko’s aide has been summoned for questioning by the NABU: what is known? "Servant of People" MP Koryavchenko has been summoned for questioning by NABU, — media Yurii Koriavchenko, a member of parliament from the "Servant of the People" party, has been summoned for questioning by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) in connection with a case involving bribes paid to members of parliament in exchange for their votes. 5 451 32 Previously in trend: Wiretapping at Yurii Kisiel’s place

Ivaniushchenko has a Russian passport NABU is calling for sanctions to be imposed on former MP Ivaniushchenko: he holds Russian passport and has financial ties to aggressor The National Bureau has appealed to the President of Ukraine and the Security Service of Ukraine to initiate sanctions against one of the suspects in the case involving land fraud at the "Stolychnyi" market, a former member of the Ukrainian Parliament from the now-banned Party of Regions. 3 634 25 Previously in trend: Yura Yenakiyevskiy

NABU, SAPO search courts in Ivaniushchenko’s case Ivaniushchenko’s case: NABU and SAPO conduct searches in courts and among OPG representatives – media The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) are conducting searches in courts and among representatives of the Office of the Prosecutor General (OPG). They are linked to the case of former Party of Regions member Yurii Ivaniushchenko. 5 232 15

NABU NABU employee detained by SSU near Sumy has already been released An employee of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, who was detained the previous evening by SSU officers at a checkpoint near the entrance to Sumy, has been released. 6 130 19 Previously in trend: Arrest of a NABU employee

NABU NABU: SSU detained one of our employees on orders from Poklad The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine has stated that one of its staff members was detained by the Security Service of Ukraine at a checkpoint near the entrance to the city of Sumy. 13 851 65 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Arrest of a NABU employee