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Ukraine's relentless struggle with corruption has seen various significant updates, including enforcement actions and policy amendments. Officials from "Ukrzaliznytsia" have been implicated in a sizeable extortion scheme involving international ticket sales, with law enforcement uncovering millions in illicit earnings. Similarly, reports of corruption among border guards and other state officials persist, highlighting ongoing challenges within these sectors.

High-profile lawsuits and legislative changes, such as the contested "Lozovyi’s amendments," underscore the complexity of combatting corruption while maintaining political stability. The International Anti-Corruption Day brought to light the efforts and setbacks in minimizing corrupt activities that could hinder the nation's recovery post-conflict and its aspirations for international integration including NATO membership aspirations.

Transparency and accountability remain central themes as the Ukrainian public and international observers watch closely. The Ministry of Defense and other key institutions continue to innovate in their approach, reforming internal councils and public oversight mechanisms to foster a corruption-resistant environment. The evolution of legal frameworks and public sentiment reflects a nuanced battle against corruption, where every step forward is a measure of resilience against entrenched malfeasance.
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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). 8 223 48 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Wife of State Bureau of Investigation official owns luxury real estate Wife of SBI department Head Heida owns real estate worth hundreds of thousands of dollars - NV Investigation Finds The wife of the head of the SBI's Main Operations Department, Iryna Heida, owns luxury real estate worth $390,000, although she does not officially have a business. 19 912 54 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Who is responsible for overcoming corruption in Ukraine 56% of Ukrainians say Zelenskyy and Presidential Office are responsible for fighting corruption - NACP poll. INFOGRAPHICS The majority of citizens believe that the President and the Presidential Office are responsible for fighting corruption in Ukraine. 6 915 75 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Ukrainians say corruption is on rise. NACP survey results 69% of Ukrainians say that level of corruption increased in 2024 - NACP survey. INFOGRAPHICS In 2024, the number of Ukrainians who believe that the level of corruption in the country has increased grew. 1 611 28 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Oleh Druz Only currency has changed since last detention of chief psychiatrist of Armed Forces of Ukraine, Druz, from hryvnias to dollars, - journalist Nikolov. PHOTO Journalist Yurii Nikolov recalled that the chief psychiatrist of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleh Druz, was already detained on suspicion of corruption in 2017. 38 370 138

Ukrainians answered who they consider responsible for corruption Poll: Over 67% of Ukrainians believe that level of corruption in country is higher now than it was before. INFOGRAPHICS Most citizens believe that anti-corruption agencies, the President, the Verkhovna Rada, and law enforcement are responsible for the high level of corruption in the country. 2 558 32 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Mykhailo Yanchuk Head of NSSMC office Yanchuk went on "business trip" to Finland with his family on New Year’s Eve at expense of Yermak’s business partner - media Ruslan Magomedov, Chairman of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC), has signed an order to send Mykhailo Yanchuk, Head of the NSSMC Office, on a business trip to Finland from 1 to 8 January 2025. 24 007 70

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. 4 283 18

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy on corruption in Ukraine: we did not make money on war, if we found someone, we beat them on wrist President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine will continue to fight against those who want to profit from the war. 24 524 219 Previously in trend: War

Ministry of Defense approved Anti-Corruption Program Ministry of Defense approved Anti-Corruption Program for 2025-2026 to systematically combat abuses in defense sector The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has launched a large-scale Anti-Corruption Programme for 2025-2026 aimed at eliminating corruption risks and increasing the efficiency of resource use. 1 909 29 Previously in trend: War

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. 2 714 16

Ukrainians elect members of Defence Ministry’s anti-corruption council online Members of Public Anti-Corruption Council under MoD are being elected today: you can vote online Today, on 26 December, elections to the Public Anti-Corruption Council under the Ministry of Defence are taking place from 9:00 to 21:00. 3 545 26

Agribusinessman Tarasov hired lobbyists in the US to spread information about corruption in Ukraine Father of ’servant of people’, agribusinessman Tarasov hired lobbyists to tell US about corruption in Ukraine - media The owner of I&U Group, Serhiy Tarasov, who has been wanted in Ukraine for more than a year, has hired lobbyists in the United States. They are to tell Americans about the corruption and arbitrariness of the authorities in Ukraine. 18 892 97

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. 4 029 22

Employees of Ukrzaliznytsia suspected of laundering millions of hryvnias on tickets abroad Large-scale scheme of "extortion" on international tickets organised: officials of "Ukrzaliznytsia" were served notice of suspicion. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers served suspicion notices to "Ukrzaliznytsia" officials who earned millions on international tickets. For each flight, the train manager had to bring in a "cash register" - from 2000 hryvnias from the route within Ukraine and from 2000 to 5000 euros from the most popular foreign connections. 6 506 20

SBI's Hovorushchak sues "Slidstvo.Info" SBI’s Hovorushchak sues "Slidstvo.Info" after investigation into his family’s property Oleksandr Hovorushchak, head of the first department of the Department for Pre-trial Investigation of Criminal Offences Committed by Law Enforcement Officers and Judges of the SBI's Main Investigation Department, has filed a lawsuit against "Slidstvo.Info" journalists who reported on the purchase of property by his family that could have cost UAH 35 million. 25 878 52

Corruption in SBGS: 18 border guards detained in 2024 SBGS: 18 border guards detained for corruption since beginning of year. INFOGRAPHICS On the International Anti-Corruption Day, which is celebrated on 9 December, the State Border Guard Service reported on the number of attempts to bribe border guards in 2024. 1 026 9 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Vitalii Shabunin Zelenskyy’s "servants" are trying to abandon IMF to preserve "Lozovyi’s amendments" and opportunity to cover up corrupt officials from prison - Shabunin The amendments submitted by the "Servants of the People" MPs do not actually cancel the "Lozovyi amendments". 8 215 62

Trump adviser Epshteyn extorted money from candidates for positions in the new administration Trump adviser Epshteyn extorted money from candidates for positions in next administration - WP The personal adviser and leading lawyer of US President-elect Donald Trump tried to covertly benefit as an intermediary in the appointment of candidates for positions in the next administration. 4 538 37

тимошенко Former deputy head of OP Tymoshenko demanded 10% kickback for government funding of construction projects - Times Former deputy head of the OP Kyrylo Tymoshenko is an unofficial supervisor of construction projects financed by the Ukrainian government. 26 025 133

хабар, викриття Cost of "service" is $3,000: in Zaporizhzhia, employees of MSEC and private clinic who issued "disability" to men were exposed. PHOTOS In Zaporizhzhia, law enforcement officers exposed employees of a private clinic and a medical and social commission who were issuing fake disabilities to men of military age for money. The cost of the "service" was three thousand dollars. 1 978 7

Віталій Шабунін Parliament abolished confiscation of property from corrupt officials who made plea deals. Ukrainian government has blatantly flaked out EU, - Shabunin. The confiscation of property of corrupt officials who made a deal with the investigation was abolished by the law on depriving collaborators of state awards. 6 139 58

США Corruption could be major obstacle to Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction - US inspectors report The issues of corruption and the rule of law in Ukraine could become a major obstacle to post-war economic recovery and foreign investment. 8 675 64

Міноборони Ministry of Defense announces competition to elect members of Public Anti-Corruption Council The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has announced a competition to elect members of the Public Anti-Corruption Council. 866 14 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Єрмак про корупцію та незапрошення до НАТО Non-invitation to NATO due to corruption in Ukraine is search for reasons not to do so - OP The head of the Presidential Office, Andrii Yermak, believes that Ukraine's non-invitation to join NATO due to the level of corruption is just a search for reasons not to do so. 21 683 266 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

катерина,матернова War is no excuse for tolerating corruption, - EU Ambassador to Ukraine Mathernova There is always a corruption component in war, but war is not a justification for tolerating corruption. 4 330 41 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine War

Рада прийняла вдосконалений законопроєкт про угоди зі слідством Verkhovna Rada adopts improved draft law on plea bargains: top corrupt officials will not be able to pay off, - Shabunin The Verkhovna Rada has adopted draft law No. 12039, which improves the regulation of plea agreements in criminal proceedings on corruption and corruption-related criminal offenses. 3 515 32

74% українців вважають боротьбу з корупцією найважливішою реформою 74% of Ukrainians consider fight against corruption to be most important reform, according to survey by Rating. INFOGRAPHICS 74% of Ukrainian citizens consider the fight against corruption to be the most important reform. Ukrainians also prioritize reforms in the areas of national security, defense and the judiciary. 3 763 62 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Єрмак: Звинувачення України у корупції - частина інформаційної війни "If we were that corrupt, how could we stand up to Russia?" - Yermak Head of the Presidential Office Andrii Yermak said that corruption is "a constant in the countries that were part of the former Soviet Union." 30 310 295

Командувач Сухопутних військ Збройних Сил України Олександр Павлюк Pavliuk: High-profile arrests of bribe-takers from TCR carried out on direct initiative of Land Forces Command High-profile detentions of lawbreakers among the leaders and employees of the TCR take place on the direct initiative and full assistance of the Land Forces Command at all stages. 6 522 40

Корупція у МСЕК More than 60 heads and doctors of MSECs in Kharkiv region have pensions, many of them have significant assets - Kharkiv Anti-Corruption Center Against the backdrop of the prosecutor-physician scandal, the Kharkiv Anti-Corruption Centre has investigated all declarations of doctors of medical and social expert commissions in Kharkiv region that are available in the public space. 38 960 38

У 2024 році президент Володимир Зеленський призначив Власюка уповноваженим з питань санкційної політики. Son of Vinnytsia MSEC doctor Vlasiuk, whose 13 apartments and three Teslas were found, works as Zelenskyy’s advisor - journalist Nikolov Vladyslav Vlasyuk, the son of Vinnytsia forensic doctor Viktor Vlasiuk, whose 13 apartments and three Tesla cars were found by journalists, works as an advisor to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on sanctions policy. Viktor Vlasiuk, a doctor at the Vinnytsia MSEC, also has a joint company, Solar Farmers LLC, with the current head of the Vinnytsia MSEC, Yulia Danylenko. Perhaps this company deals with solar energy, in which case Danylenko's husband conveniently works for Vinnytsiaoblenergo. 243 485 237

Боротьба з корупцією в Україні Corruption is no longer norm in Ukraine, - Head of SAPO Klymenko On October 18, 2024, the head of the SAPO, Oleksandr Klymenko, took part in an event dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the Law of Ukraine "On the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine", where he stated that corruption is no longer the norm in our country. 13 744 118

Лікар-терапевт МСЕК у Вінниці Віктор Власюк має 13 квартир Vinnytsia MSEC doctor Vlasiuk bought 13 apartments and three Teslas. He issued luxury property in center of Kyiv for his retired wife, media reports In Vinnytsia, Viktor Vlasiuk, a therapist at the city's Medical Service of Ukraine, owns 13 apartments, including a 260-square-metre luxury property in the centre of Kyiv, together with his retired wife. His boss, Yulia Danylenko, head of the MSEC, has purchased several apartments, 25 land plots and 104 square metres of commercial property. 45 063 144

У очільниці Хмельницької МСЕК Крупи знайшли ще $590 тис. у польському банку Another $590 thousand was found in Khmelnytskyi MSEC head Krupa, held in Polish bank - media The investigation found another $590,000 on the accounts of the head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Centre for Medical and Social Expertise, Tetiana Krupa, in a Polish bank. 23 705 59

МОЗ планує реформувати роботу МСЕК Ministry of Health plans to reform work of MSEC The Ministry of Health proposes to reform the work of disability determination agencies (MSECs). 3 697 14

ДБРівець Говорущак із родиною купили нерухомості й автівок на 35 млн грн SBI officer Hovorushchak and his family purchased real estate and cars worth UAH 35 million over several years - "Slidstvo.Info". VIDEO&PHOTOS Oleksandr Hovorushchak, who heads the department that investigates crimes committed by law enforcement officers and judges at the State Bureau of Investigation, and his family have purchased houses, apartments and cars worth UAH 35 million. The official and his relatives started acquiring expensive property when he joined the SBI. 15 781 93

Створять гарячу лінію для звернень щодо корупції в ТЦК Poroshenko: Defense Ministry to set up "hotline" for appeals on corruption in TCRs and violations of mobilization rules The leader of the "ES" and the fifth president Petro Poroshenko initiated a "hotline" in the Ministry of Defense to report corruption in the TCR and violations of the law during mobilization. 2 499 36 Previously in trend: mobilization

Нова підозра керівнику оборонного ДП за розкрадання 36 млн грн. They embezzled UAH 36 million for equipment for SU-27: New suspicion is served on former head of defense company and his accomplices. PHOTOS The SSU CI jointly with the BES and in cooperation with the management of JSC "Ukrainian Defense Industry" uncovered new episodes of misappropriation of budget funds for the purchase of spare parts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine combat aircraft - Su-27 and Mig-29. 4 381 10

міноборони Ministry of Defense updates composition of Public Anti-Corruption Council The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine continues to actively work on the re-election of the Public Anti-Corruption Council, which is a key advisory and consultative body under the Ministry of Defense. 1 617 11

У Раду 21 серпня викликають міністра енергетики Галущенка Corruption in Ministry of Energy: Verkhovna Rada summons Minister Halushchenko to report on Wednesday Members of the Verkhovna Rada have summoned the head of the Ministry of Energy, Herman Halushchenko, to give a report on the role of the ministry in the fight against corruption in the energy sector on 21 August. 3 136 21

Начальників ТЦК Бориспільського та Бучанського районів затримано на хабарі Heads of Boryspil and Bucha TCRs are arrested without bail - media According to a court decision, the heads of the Boryspil and Bucha TCRs were arrested without bail. 5 042 28 Previously in trend: Grafters

ДБР викрило посадовця кінологічного центру на хабарі For 21,000 euros, he promised to transport man abroad: SBI exposes official of canine center. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigation, in cooperation with the Internal Security Department of the State Border Guard Service, exposed an official of the Dog Training Centre who wanted to set up a channel for smuggling men abroad. 1 701 2

У керівника Держекоінспекції Карпатського округу виявили понад 19 млн грн необґрунтованих активів NACP reveals unjustified assets worth more than UAH 19 million from former head of Carpathian District State Environmental Inspectorate. PHOTOS The National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption, in the course of lifestyle monitoring, found signs of a corrupt criminal offence in the actions of the former head of the State Environmental Inspectorate of the Carpathian District - Chief State Inspector for Environmental Protection of the Carpathian District. 4 646 11

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. 20 733 105 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

сап SAPO: Number of defendants in anti-corruption cases who fled Ukraine is constantly growing The number of people hiding from pre-trial investigation in criminal proceedings of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine in other countries is constantly growing, and this issue is now critical. 3 000 24

Ліквідовано корупційну схему на Одеській митниці Corruption scheme at Odesa customs is eliminated: SSU detains two officials. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine eliminated a corruption scheme operating at Odesa Customs. Two officials face up to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property. 3 378 18

Руслан Стефанчук Draft law on payoff of corrupt officials from prison will be amended. Treason is cancelled - Stefanchuk Draft law 11340 on the possibility of "buying off" corrupt officials from prison will be further developed. The relevant parliamentary committee is currently working on it. 6 134 55