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Recent global and Ukrainian developments involve high-profile arrests reflecting corruption and crime. The Ukrainian MP Oleksii Kuznietsov and former Deputy Head of the Presidential Office, Andrii Smyrnov, face detention related to corruption in military procurements. UK authorities continue their crackdown on arson that threatens prominent figures. Shevchenkivskyi and Pecherskyi courts grapple with cases like the faulty mortar shells incident and Dmytro Riumshyn's military-related offenses. Meanwhile, international incidents include the arrest of Russia's Pavel Durov in France and the potential for ICC warrants against leaders such as Netanyahu. These events highlight ongoing global legal challenges.

What are the recent high-profile arrest cases?

Recent high-profile arrests involve Ukrainian MP Oleksii Kuznietsov for corruption in drone procurements and Andrii Smyrnov, former Deputy Head of the Presidential Office, also for corruption. Global incidents include the arrest of Russian Pavel Durov in France charged with complicity in drug trafficking, and ICC-issued warrants against high-ranked political figures.

How are corruption cases being handled in Ukraine?

Corruption cases in Ukraine are being managed with pre-trial detentions and hefty bail amounts. For instance, MP Oleksii Kuznietsov and Andrii Smyrnov face significant charges related to corruption in military procurements, underscoring the legal system's commitment to tackling such issues.

What is the role of the judiciary in these arrest cases?

The judiciary plays a critical role in these cases by imposing pre-trial detentions and making key rulings. Courts like the Shevchenkivskyi and Pecherskyi in Kyiv are actively involved in determining custody and bail conditions to ensure justice is served in high-stakes corruption and crime issues.

How are international authorities responding to high-profile arrest warrants?

International authorities are actively executing arrest warrants across borders, as seen in France's detention of Pavel Durov and the ICC's pursuit of legal actions against various international leaders. These actions reflect concerted global efforts to address broad criminal activities.

What are the legal consequences for the accused individuals in these cases?

Accused individuals face serious legal consequences, including potential long-term detention, high bail requirements, and ongoing judicial proceedings. For instance, Dmytro Riumshyn's consideration for extended detention signifies the judiciary's commitment to thorough adjudication processes in military and corruption-related offenses.

What has been the impact of recent arrest cases on political figures?

Recent arrest cases have placed significant pressure on political and military figures, with implications for their public standing and accountability. Figures like MP Oleksii Kuznietsov and Andrii Smyrnov face legal trials that question integrity and responsibilities, impacting political landscapes both locally and internationally.

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Court extends house arrest for ex-judge Chaus Court extends house arrest for ex-judge Chaus Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court has extended until December 14 the round-the-clock house arrest for Mykola Chaus, a former judge of the Dniprovsky District Court of Kyiv who is suspected of taking a bribe, the court's press service has told. 965 11 Ukrainian Politics

Medvedchuk handed arrest warrant with alternative to post bail of UAH 1 bln – Kuzmin Medvedchuk handed arrest warrant with alternative to post bail of UAH 1 bln – Kuzmin An arrest warrant with an alternative to post a bail of UAH 1 billion has been handed over to Viktor Medvedchuk, MP of the Opposition Platform - For Life faction, who is under house arrest, his colleague in the faction Renat Kuzmin has said. 10 708 80 Ukrainian Politics

High Anti-Corruption Court’s Appeal Chamber Cancels In-Absentia Arrest Of PrivatBank Ex-Board Chairperson Dubilet High Anti-Corruption Court’s Appeal Chamber Cancels In-Absentia Arrest Of PrivatBank Ex-Board Chairperson Dubilet The Chamber of Appeal of the High Anti-Corruption Court has abolished an in-absentia arrest of PrivatBank former board chairperson Oleksandr Dubilet. 2 699 18 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine Ukraine's court arrests ex-Interior Minister Zakharchenko, his dpty Ratushniak in absentia in case of illegal import of Russian grenades into Ukraine Pechersky District Court of Kyiv has imposed pretrial restraint on former Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Vitaliy Zakharchenko and his deputy Viktor Ratushniak in the form of detention in the case of illegal supplies of grenades from Russia and the organization of the embezzlement of funds of the Interior Ministry of Ukraine for their customs clearance. 1 304 9 Ukrainian Politics

Court Arrests District Administrative Court Head’s Brother Zontov, Sets Bail At UAH 35 Million Court Arrests District Administrative Court Head’s Brother Zontov, Sets Bail At UAH 35 Million The High Anti-Corruption Court has arrested brother of Head of the District Administrative Court of Kyiv, Pavlo Vovk, Yuriii Zontov, into custody and set an alternative of a bail of UAH 35.1 million. 5 775 39 Ukrainian Politics

China asks Ukraine to protect Chinese investors on Motor Sich issue China asks Ukraine to protect Chinese investors on Motor Sich issue China asks Ukraine to properly resolve the conflict issue surrounding the purchase of Motor Sich shares by Chinese investors, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying said at a briefing, answering a question from the RIA Novosti Russian state agency about the reaction to possible nationalization enterprises by decree of the President of Ukraine. 4 703 58 Ukrainian Politics

NABU initiates Tatarov NABU initiates Tatarov's arrest - Sytnyk The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) will ask the court to arrest Deputy Head of the President's Office Oleh Tatarov, with the possibility of posting bail, NABU Director Artem Sytnyk has said in an interview with Current Time TV. 10 268 31 Ukrainian Politics

Sheremet case: Suspect Antonenko remains in custody in spite of Covid-19 symptoms Sheremet case: Suspect Antonenko remains in custody in spite of Covid-19 symptoms Kyiv's Shevchenkivsky district court decided to keep Andriy Antonenko in custody. The Ukrainian volunteer and musician, the suspect in the case of the murder of Pavlo Sheremet will stay behind the bars. 3 191 31 Previously in trend: Murder of Sheremet

Handziuk Handziuk's murder: Court arrests Manher and Levin for two months The Dniprovsky District Court in Kyiv city has arrested Vladyslav Manher and Oleksiy Levin for two months in the case on the murder of activist Kateryna Handziuk. 3 248 6 Previously in trend: Attack on Handziuk

Court arrested "Lutsk terrorist" Krivosh for 60 days without bail Court arrested "Lutsk terrorist" Krivosh for 60 days without bail The Lutsk City District Court on Wednesday chose a measure of restraint in the form of uncontested detention for Maksym Krivosh, who is suspected of holding 13 hostages on a bus in Lutsk. 5 018 23 Previously in trend: Bus hostages in Lutsk

PGO to demand in court on June 18 to arrest Poroshenko with alternative of UAH 10 mln bail - lawyer Novikov PGO to demand in court on June 18 to arrest Poroshenko with alternative of UAH 10 mln bail - lawyer Novikov The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) in the Pechersky District Court on Thursday, June 18, will demand for the fifth president of Ukraine, leader of the European Solidarity party Petro Poroshenko a preventive measure in the form of arrest with an alternative to post a bail of UAH 10 million. 39 593 432 Ukrainian Politics

Bribe of $6 mln offered for closing criminal case involving ex-minister Zlochevsky - NABU director Bribe of $6 mln offered for closing criminal case involving ex-minister Zlochevsky - NABU director A bribe to the top officials of anti-corruption bodies was offered for the closure of a criminal proceeding where former ecology minister Mykola Zlochevsky was suspected of embezzlement, which would have allowed him to return to Ukraine, Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) Artem Sytnyk has said. 7 515 38 Previously in trend: Grafters

Court allowed arrest of ex-deputy Zhevaho Court allowed arrest of ex-deputy Zhevaho The investigating judge of the Pechersky district court in Kiev issued a ruling authorizing the arrest of former people's deputy Konstantyn Zhevaho, who is suspected of embezzlement of the property of the "Finansy i Kredyt" Bank. 8 575 24 Ukrainian Politics

Sheremet case: Court extends arrest of suspect Kuzmenko Sheremet case: Court extends arrest of suspect Kuzmenko The court extended the arrest of suspect in the case of the murder of journalist Pavlo Sheremet Yulia Kuzmenko. Such a decision was made on the night of May 26. 4 314 149 Previously in trend: Murder of Sheremet

Bulgaria’s Court arrested suspect in involvement in attack on Handziuk. PHOTO Bulgaria’s Court arrested suspect in involvement in attack on Handziuk. PHOTO A court in the city of Burgas in Bulgaria arrested Oleksiy Moskalenko (Levin), who was wanted on suspicion of involvement in the attack on Kateryna Handziuk, for 40 days. 7 470 18 Previously in trend: Attack on Handziuk

Court arrests suspect in murder of Sobolev’s son for two months with no bail Court arrests suspect in murder of Sobolev’s son for two months with no bail Shevchenkivskyi court of Kyiv arrested one of the suspects in the murder of the son of Kyiv regional council Vyacheslav Sobolev without the right for a bail. 8 134 57 Incidents

Court leaves former MP Pashynskii in custody until Jan 29. VIDEO Court leaves former MP Pashynskii in custody until Jan 29. VIDEO Kyiv's Pechersky District Court has left former Ukrainian MP Serhii Pashynskii in custody until January 29. 9 315 264 Ukrainian Politics

Court extends arrest of DPR’s ex-air defense head Tsemakh Court extends arrest of DPR’s ex-air defense head Tsemakh A court has extended the arrest of the former head of the air defense of the Sloviansk brigade of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), Volodymyr Tsemakh, who goes as a witness in the case upon downing of the Malaysia Airlines’ Boeing in Donbas in July 2014. 4 441 26 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

Kyiv court extends Vyshinsky Kyiv court extends Vyshinsky's arrest until September 19. VIDEO&PHOTOS Kyiv's Podilsky District Court has extended the measure of restraint for RIA Novosti Ukraine chief Kirill Vyshinsky in the form of arrest without the right to post bail. 2 859 75 Incidents

Russia extends arrest of Ukrainian sailors for another three months Russia extends arrest of Ukrainian sailors for another three months Moscow’s court has extended the arrest of Ukrainian sailors-prisoners of war for another three months until October 24, 2019. 4 200 73 Previously in trend: Azov Sea blockade

Court arrests ex-National Guard commander Yurii Allerov. VIDEO&PHOTOS Court arrests ex-National Guard commander Yurii Allerov. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Solomyansky District Court of Kyiv selected a measure of restraint for the former commander of the National Guard, Yurii Allerov, in the form of detention with the right to post bail in the amount of UAH 4.8 million. 6 134 35 Incidents

All detained Crimean Tatars in occupied Crimea remanded in custody until May 15 Russia-controlled "court" in occupied Crimea rules to remand all detained Crimean Tatars in custody until May 15. 1 259 14 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

Court arrests Manher until March 3 with right of UAH 2.5M pledge Court arrests Manher until March 3 with right of UAH 2.5M pledge Judge of Shevchenkivskyi District Court Oleksandr Kipcharskyi has ruled to arrest with right of pledge Vladyslav Manher suspected of arranging Kateryna Handziuk murder. 6 673 128 Previously in trend: Attack on Handziuk

Court again seizes property of former Minister of Interior Zakharchenko, - PGO Court again seizes property of former Minister of Interior Zakharchenko, - PGO Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine (PGO) reported that Kyiv Pechersk District Court ruled to seize the property of ex-Minister of Interior Vitalii Zakharchenko again. The seizure was cancelled on Jan. 30. 1 727 30 Ukrainian Politics

Russia court extends arrest for all captive Ukraine sailors and SBU officers Russia court extends arrest for all captive Ukraine sailors and SBU officers The Moscow Lefortovo Court extended the arrest of four remaining captive Ukrainian sailors until April 24, 2019. 5 640 45 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Ukrainian hostages in Russia Azov Sea blockade

Crimean lawyer Kurbedinov gets five-day prison term over 2013 post on Facebook Crimean lawyer Kurbedinov gets five-day prison term over 2013 post on Facebook The Kremlin’s rubberstamp court of the Kyiv district of the Russian-occupied city of Simferopol ruled to remand Crimean lawyer Emil Kurbedinov in custody for five days. 1 330 7 Previously in trend: Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

PGO requests parliament’s consent for stripping MP Berezkin of immunity, prosecuting him PGO requests parliament’s consent for stripping MP Berezkin of immunity, prosecuting him Ukraine’s top prosecutor asks the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to give consent to arrest, place in pre-trial custody and prosecute a member of Volia Narodu parliamentary group Stanislav Berezkin. 6 218 24 Ukrainian Politics

Court places in pre-trial detention Crimea’s Appeals Court ex-Head Chornobuk charged with high treason, - PGO Court places in pre-trial detention Crimea’s Appeals Court ex-Head Chornobuk charged with high treason, - PGO Ex-head of the Court of Appeal of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Valerii Chornobuk, who was apprehended in Kyiv on Nov. 3 on treason charges, was placed in pre-trial custody. 4 520 19 Incidents

Crimean fishing vessel Nord detained in Ukraine to be auctioned off Crimean fishing vessel Nord detained in Ukraine to be auctioned off The Ukrainian National Agency for Tracing, Recovery and Management of Crime Assets (ARMA) transferred attached Nord fishing vessel to SETAM OpenMarket state-owned enterprise for sale. 2 813 14 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Ill-famed ex-MP Shepelev got his pre-trial detention extended, spokesperson for PGO says Ill-famed ex-MP Shepelev got his pre-trial detention extended, spokesperson for PGO says A court extended for another 60 days the pre-trial custody of ex-member of the Ukrainian parliament Oleksandr Shepelev charged on multiple counts including high treason. 5 357 19 Incidents

Suspected crime boss Yatsyshyn, detained in Zhytomyr region July 28, placed in pre-trial custody Suspected crime boss Yatsyshyn, detained in Zhytomyr region July 28, placed in pre-trial custody Koroliovskyi district court of Zhytomyr imposed 60-day pre-trial detention on suspected leader of Nikopol-based crime ring Yan Yatsyshyn. 3 334 12 Incidents

Naftohaz says British court greenlights freeze of Gazprom Naftohaz says British court greenlights freeze of Gazprom's UK-based assets Ukrainian state owned oil and gas company Naftohaz said on Tuesday a London court has granted its request to freeze the assets of Russia's Gazprom in the U.K. to enforce an earlier arbitration ruling from Sweden. 29 683 150 Previously in trend: Gas War

Court leaves in pretrial custody suspect in masterminding Babchenko assassination. PHOTOS Court leaves in pretrial custody suspect in masterminding Babchenko assassination. PHOTOS Kyiv-based Appeals Court upheld the ruling of the court of the first instance to place in pretrial custody Borys Herman who is charged with putting a hit on Russian journalist and writer Arkady Babchenko. 1 830 1 Previously in trend: Staged murder of journalist Babchenko

Gazprom’s Dutch assets attached to secure $2.6B settlement, - Naftohaz Gazprom’s Dutch assets attached to secure $2.6B settlement, - Naftohaz Last week, Naftohaz, Ukraine’s national oil and gas company, filed a petition for an attachment of Gazprom’s shares in its Dutch subsidiaries and any debts owed from these subsidiaries to Gazprom. These petitions were made to secure Naftohaz's right to payment of $2.6 billion by Gazprom pursuant to the arbitration award issued in February 2018. 43 438 224 Previously in trend: Gas War

Detained head of Russian propaganda outlet remanded in 2-month pretrial custody Detained head of Russian propaganda outlet remanded in 2-month pretrial custody Kherson-based court placed Chief Editor of RIA Novosti-Ukraina media outlet Kyrylo Vyshynskyi charged with high treason in pretrial detention until July 13. 12 248 33 Incidents

Attack on MP Nayyem: court dismisses appeal against road-rager Saitov’s pretrial restriction. PHOTOS Attack on MP Nayyem: court dismisses appeal against road-rager Saitov’s pretrial restriction. PHOTOS Kyiv-based court of appeals considered the motion against night-time house arrest imposed on Ukrainian national Ahmed Saitov charged with attack on Member of Ukrainian Parliament Mustafa Nayyem. 26 538 65 Previously in trend: Attack on MP Nayyem

Ukraine Ukraine's top prosecutor says names of Russian colonels who armed MP Savchenko for terror act known to investigators The investigators of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) have identified the Russian military officials who handed over weapons to Ukrainian MP Nadia Savchenko for committing acts of terror. 41 007 166 Previously in trend: Savchenko under arrest

Captain of arrested Nord fishing trawler to remain in custody until treasury receives bail bond, - prosecutor Captain of arrested Nord fishing trawler to remain in custody until treasury receives bail bond, - prosecutor's office Vladimir Gorbenko, the captain of arrested Kerch-registered fishing vessel Nord remains in custody despite the bail bond posted for him April 6. 3 335 13 Incidents

MP Savchenko loses appeal, remains in pretrial custody. VIDEO&PHOTOS MP Savchenko loses appeal, remains in pretrial custody. VIDEO&PHOTOS Kyiv-based appeals court upheld previous court ruling to remand non-affiliated MP Nadia Savchenko in pretrial custody. 76 348 385 Previously in trend: Savchenko under arrest

Russian court leaves journalist Sushchenko in custody for another six months, - lawyer Russian court leaves journalist Sushchenko in custody for another six months, - lawyer On the first day of preliminary hearings in the case of Ukrinform correspondent Roman Sushchenko, Moscow City Court has extended his arrest until Sept. 16. The journalist's lawyer intends to appeal against this ruling on Wednesday. 1 749 2 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Rada strips MP Bakulin of immunity, authorizes his detention Rada strips MP Bakulin of immunity, authorizes his detention The Ukrainian parliament gave its consent to detain and place Opposition bloc faction MP Yevhen Bakulin in pretrial custody in order to bring him to criminal responsibility. The lawmakers also supported stripping Bakulin of parliamentary immunity. 15 961 51 Previously in trend: Revoking immunity

Court reissues arrest warrant for businessman Dyminskyi charged with causing deadly car crash, - PGO Court reissues arrest warrant for businessman Dyminskyi charged with causing deadly car crash, - PGO At the request of the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO), the Pechersk district court of Kyiv imposed pre-trial custody in absentia on Petro Dyminskyi suspected of causing fatal road traffic accident. 19 524 66 Previously in trend: Dyminskyi car accident

альперин Court places in pre-trial custody businessman Alperin charged with attempt to bribe NABU detective. PHOTOS The Pechersk district court of Kyiv imposed pre-trial detention on Vadym Alperin with the right to post 20,000,800 hryvnia in bail. 46 848 30 Previously in trend: Grafters

сытник холодницкий No NABU member faces detention, agency Chief Sytnyk says National Anti-Corruption Bureau Director Artem Sytnyk says no agency employee will be detained in the case of State Migration Service official entrapment attempt. 39 056 121 Previously in trend: Apprehension of NABU detective

беларусь Belarus' KGB confirms arrest of Ukrainian businessman Skyba on corruption charges The State Security Committee (KGB) of Belarus confirmed the detention of Minsk Tractor Plant’s Chief Metallurgist Andrei Karas and Oleksandr Skyba, CEO of Weighing Material Plant PJSC based in government-held Kostiantynivka, the Donetsk region. 32 929 56 World

виногродский Mariupol court places Donbas Battalion former commander Vynohrodskyi in two-month pre-trial detention The Zhovtnevyi district court of Mariupol imposed a 60-day pre-trial detention on former commander of the Donbas Battalion Anatolii Vynohrodskyi (call sign Hal). 37 828 227 Ukrainian Politics

белялов Crimean Tatars shouting ‘traitor!’ kick out collaborator Belialov from Vedzhie Kashka’s funeral. VIDEO Collaborator Eskender Belialov, a former member of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people who started cooperating with the occupation ‘authorities’ after Crimea annexation, was kicked out from the farewell ceremony of Vedzhie Kashka with the Crimean Tatars screaming ‘traitor!’ 78 373 65 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

каськив Fugitive State Investment Agency ex-Head Kaskiv extradited to Ukraine, arrested for two months, - PGO The Pechersk District Court of Kyiv arrested ex-Head of the State Investment Agency Vladyslav Kaskiv for two months with a possibility to be bailed out following his extradition from Panama. 17 428 86 Ukrainian Politics