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The real estate market in Ukraine is increasingly mired in corruption, with numerous high-profile cases highlighting the challenge of accountability in the system. Key figures in politics, law enforcement, and the judiciary have been implicated in acquiring luxury properties and concealing their true financial activities. From the deputy head of the Odesa tax office and his understated asset declarations, to the acquisition of luxury cars and real estate by relatives of MPs, the narrative is consistent: asset liability and real estate ownership are being manipulated to hide wealth. The ongoing war has further complicated matters, as some officials have exploited the situation to privatize properties meant for social security beneficiaries, while partners of those involved in corruption cases amass significant real estate assets. These actions have resulted in legislative responses, such as closures of property registers, but the effectiveness of these measures remains to be seen as corruption persists.

Are Ukrainian officials hiding assets in real estate?

Yes, many Ukrainian officials and their relatives have been reported to acquire substantial real estate holdings that significantly exceed their declared incomes. Investigations have revealed a pattern of underreporting or not declaring these assets entirely, raising concerns about corruption and misuse of public office.

What impact has the war had on Ukraine's real estate market?

The war in Ukraine has exacerbated issues within the real estate market, as some officials and their families have taken advantage of the conflict to acquire or privatize properties under dubious circumstances. The allocation of service apartments to undeserving officials and the undervaluation of purchased properties are examples of how the market has been affected.

How are luxury properties linked to corruption allegations?

Luxury properties are often at the center of corruption allegations as they are used to store and possibly launder wealth acquired through dishonest means. High-profile figures have been exposed owning luxury real estate that do not correlate with their official salaries, leading to accusations and investigations by anti-corruption bodies.

Is there a legal framework to tackle real estate corruption in Ukraine?

Ukraine does have legal frameworks and institutions like NABU and SAPO aimed at tackling corruption, including in the real estate sector. However, the effectiveness of these measures is challenged by ongoing scandals and reports of asset concealment by officials, necessitating stronger enforcement and reforms.

What are the consequences of undeclared real estate for officials in Ukraine?

Failure to declare real estate can lead to investigations and legal proceedings against officials in Ukraine. It undermines public trust and can result in suspensions or dismissals from positions of power. Persistent issues also affect foreign investment and economic stability in the real estate market.

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Mother gave MP Kostiuk 6 million hryvnias: what is known? Mother of "servant of people" Kostiuk gave him 6 million hryvnias: MP bought apartment in Kyiv MP Dmytro Kostiuk, who left the "Servant of the People" faction in December 2025, received a gift of 6 million hryvnias from his mother. 9 675 92

Media investigation into the Drozdov law enforcement dynasty National Police investigator Drozd bought business-class property for $100,000. This does not match her declaration – media. VIDEO+PHOTOS In 2020, Liudmyla Drozd, a senior investigator with the National Police in Odesa region, bought property in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi business-class residential complex. However, she paid more for the apartment and two parking spaces than her declaration for that year showed, the equivalent of $100,000. 8 123 44 Previously in trend: Undeclared assets Wealth of the Drozd law enforcement dynasty

Khandusenko Understated property prices, hidden Bentley and his wife’s jewellery: how deputy head of Odesa tax office Khandusenko lives Dmytro Khandusenko, deputy head of the Odesa tax office, declares his property and million-hryvnia assets at prices understated dozens of times. Meanwhile, his wife flaunts a blue Bentley and trips to Paris and Lake Como on Instagram. 8 952 46 Previously in trend: Assets of tax officials

Property of Basov’s wife, the defendant in the Midas operation Wife of one of defendants involved in Operation "Midas" bought cars and real estate worth $360,000, - media. VIDEO The wife of Dmytro Basov, one of the figures involved in the energy corruption case previously exposed by NABU, has purchased hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of real estate and luxury cars in recent years. 13 151 28 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption

Real estate of prosecutor and judge Hrabets Judge-and-prosecutor Hrabets family purchased property with market value of $1 million – media. PHOTO The family of a Kyiv judge and prosecutor has acquired property worth more than one million dollars in recent years. During Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ihor Hrabets, deputy head of the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office and husband of Svitlana Hrabets, a judge of the Kyiv Regional Commercial Court, along with their relatives, purchased apartments in luxury hotels in Bukovel. What stands out are the prices at which the deals were finalized, simple calculations show that the properties were... 17 238 41

Investigation into the Head of the National Police Property Management Department Sokolov Head of National Police Property Management Department Sokolov "accumulated" ₴11 million in real estate and privatized service apartment – media. VIDEO&PHOTOS The head of the Property Management Department of the National Police of Ukraine, Dmytro Sokolov, and his family have "accumulated" real estate in Kyiv worth over 11 million hryvnias. During the war, he privatized a service three-room apartment in a new residential complex, while his department purchased a wholesale batch of handcuffs for 15 million hryvnias at inflated prices. 4 775 41 Previously in trend: Corruption in law enforcement agencies

Russians are seizing houses from Ukrainians in the occupied territories Russians have seized nearly 25,000 homes from Ukrainians in TOT, - Le Figaro Russians have confiscated tens of thousands of Ukrainian properties in the occupied territories. 1 572 5 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Investigation into the property of Colonel Trofimenko of the State Border Guard Service Family of Colonel Trofimenko of State Border Guard Service has acquired property worth 13 million hryvnias in recent years - media. PHOTO The family of 40-year-old State Border Guard Service colonel Oleh Trofimenko has acquired property worth an estimated UAH 13 million in recent years. However, his declarations do not contain this information, as his official income does not allow him to make such purchases. 9 261 65 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials Declaration of false information

NABU exposes judge over illicit enrichment Kyiv judge exposed for illicit enrichment worth UAH 16 million – NABU (updated) The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have exposed a Kyiv judge on charges of illicit enrichment and submitting false information in asset declarations. 3 463 27 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Declaration of false information

The Anti-Corruption Centre found undeclared real estate belonging to the Umerov family Umerov’s family lives in luxury real estate in US: 7 of 8 properties undeclared – AntAC. PHOTOS The family of Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine and former Minister of Defence, owns eight luxury properties in the United States. These are three apartments in Florida, one in New York and four villas near Miami, 21 014 156 Previously in trend: Umerov income declaration Umerov family luxury real estate in the USA

Taras Poliienko Penthouse of deputy head of National Police in Kyiv, Poliienko, registered to his mother-in-law: His father-in-law says that developer has not been demanding money for property for four years. VIDEO The case of the elite real estate registered to the mother-in-law of Taras Poliienko, Deputy Head of the National Police of Kyiv, is being considered by the High Anti-Corruption Court. The family has already sold the scandalous penthouse for two and a half times the original price. 4 313 25 Previously in trend: cases of illicit enrichment

The family of MP Kuznetsov furnished an elite house in Kyiv Family of "servant of people" Kuznetsov furnished house in Kyiv for at least $400,000, - media. VIDEO The family of "Servant of the People" MP Oleksii Kuznetsov, who is involved in a corruption case over the purchase of drones and electronic warfare equipment, owns an elite house in the capital. 5 314 40

List of MPs who voted to restrict access to property registers Bezuhla, Arakhamiia and others: Anti-Corruption Action Center publishes list of MPs who voted to restrict access to property registers The Anti-Corruption Action Center has published a list of MPs who voted to restrict access to property registers in order to conceal their corrupt assets. 13 061 61 Previously in trend: Voting on law on closure of information on real estate objects

Access to the property register has been closed What the Rada has decided Rada closed access to property register after publications about top officials’ property acquired during war The Verkhovna Rada has adopted draft law No. 11533 on restricting access to the Register of Real Property Rights. 13 612 83

Komar Energy Customs chief Komar removed from office after journalists’ investigation into his family’s assets – State Customs Service The head of the Energy Customs, Anatolii Komar, has been temporarily suspended from performing his official duties. 2 576 13 Previously in trend: Property of a State Customs Service official

Media reports on Energy Customs head Komar’s wealth: Svyrydenko’s response Family of Energy Customs head Komar built UAH 70 million mansion during war: Svyrydenko orders verification of facts published by media Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko has ordered an investigation into the allegations, including those in journalistic investigations, concerning Anatolii Komar, head of Ukraine’s Energy Customs. 3 177 41 Previously in trend: Property of a State Customs Service official

The family of top customs official Komar built a mansion worth 70 million hryvnia Family of top customs official Komar built mansion worth 70 million hryvnia during war - media The family of Anatolii Komar, head of the Energy Customs of the State Customs Service, built a mansion in an elite suburb of Kyiv worth UAH 70 million and covering almost half a thousand square metres on the shores of a lake after the start of the full-scale Russian invasion. It was registered in the name of the customs officer's 69-year-old father-in-law. 19 219 126 Previously in trend: Property of a State Customs Service official

investigation SSU Colonel Prokopenko’s family bought penthouse with terrace in central Kyiv worth 15 million during war – investigation The mother-in-law of Oleksii Prokopenko, head of the Security Service department in Khmelnytskyi region, purchased a penthouse measuring 179.5 square meters in the business-class residential complex "Shevchenkivskyi" in Kyiv in February 2025. 26 602 92

The management of the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has taken away apartments that had been promised to beneficiaries and veterans MIA Academy leaders received service apartments promised to social security beneficiaries and veterans – media. VIDEO+PHOTOS The leadership of the National Academy of Internal Affairs (NAIA) allocated service apartments among themselves in a residential complex in Kyiv. The housing was previously promised to privileged groups and veterans. After privatization, some NAIA leaders sold the apartments. 11 725 43 Previously in trend: Leadership of the National Academy of Internal Affairs (NAIA)

Stefanishyna’s mother bought an apartment in an elite residential complex at a low price Stefanishyna’s mother bought Kyiv apartment at four times below market price – media Nadiia Kravets, the mother of Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna, purchased a three-room apartment in the "Lvivska Ploshcha" residential complex in Kyiv at a price nearly four times lower than the market value. 14 065 125

Komarnytskyi and his wife owned 110 apartments in Kyiv Komarnytskyi and his wife owned 110 apartments in Kyiv luxury developments – media. VIDEO&PHOTOS Former Kyiv City Council member and businessman Denys Komarnytskyi and his wife Iryna owned 110 apartments in prestigious residential complexes in the capital between 2016 and 2018. The properties were reportedly sold very quickly, and the couple could have earned around 440 million UAH from the sales. 10 484 77 Previously in trend: Komarnytskyi’s case

Servant of the People Roman Kaptielov failed to declare his family’s property in Moscow Servant of People People’s Deputy Kaptielov declared his wife’s income in Russia but failed to declare her real estate in Moscow – media People`s Deputy from the Servant of the People faction, Roman Kaptielov, declared his wife’s place of employment in a state institution in Moscow and over one million rubles in cash at her disposal in his 2024 asset declaration. However, he failed to declare the family’s real estate in Moscow. 4 053 40

Verkhovna Rada to vote for law that will close information about real estate objects MPs want to close information on real estate that helps to record corruption - AntAC Tomorrow, the parliament will vote on draft law No. 11533, which proposes to restrict access to data on the exact location of real estate and cadastral numbers of land plots during martial law and for a year afterwards. 8 853 64 Previously in trend: Voting on law on closure of information on real estate objects

elite residential complex is on fire in Moscow Elite residential complex is on fire in centre of Moscow. VIDEO A large-scale fire broke out in the centre of Moscow in the elite "Roza Rossa" residential complex. 13 427 35

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. 20 761 54 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Supreme Court of Cassation judge Serhii Zhukov owns property near Kyiv Supreme Court Judge Zhukov lives in $1m estate near Kyiv with vineyards and lakes: all registered to old friends - media. VIDEO+PHOTOS The family of Supreme Court of Cassation judge Serhii Zhukov lives in a 4-hectare estate near Kyiv, where, in addition to houses, there are also lakes and vineyards. Nothing is registered there for Zhukov himself - it all officially belongs to people close to him. 15 848 110

bihus.info Number of judges and policemen privatised official apartments in Kyiv new buildings - media. PHOTO In recent years, a number of judges and police officers have received and privatised official apartments in Kyiv new buildings provided by the state for their use. Some of them had previously "hidden" their previously acquired private housing, probably to justify the need for official housing. 14 842 81

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. 2 812 16

Judge of the Kyiv District Court of Odesa Alla Malomuzh Odesa judge Malomuzh did not declare rent of apartment in Dubai worth UAH 700 thousand - media. PHOTO Judge of the Kyiv District Court of Odesa, Alla Malomuzh, did not indicate in her declaration the rental of an apartment in the United Arab Emirates worth almost 700,000 hryvnias. 12 530 43 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials

майно лікарки Кіндзерської з Хмельницької МСЕК Family of Khmelnytskyi MSEC doctor Kindzerska owns real estate in Ukraine and Croatia - media. PHOTO The journalists found property of Alla Kindzerska, a doctor from the Khmelnytskyi MSEC, and her family that far exceeded her official income. 11 392 31 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Родина нардепа Касая придбала нерухомість в ОАЕ Relatives of "servant of people" Kasai bought real estate in Dubai for one million dollars during war - media. PHOTO During the war, the daughter and nephew of Hennadii Kasai, a member of the Defence Committee of the "Servant of the People" party, purchased luxury real estate in Dubai for more than one million dollars. The Kasais purchased this property in 2022-2023, at a time when the MP's family was caught up in a scandal involving the supply of jackets for the army from Turkey of inadequate quality and at inflated prices. 14 645 63

будинок сина Баканова Bakanov’s son completes construction of mansion near Kyiv on land bought at three times lower price - media. PHOTO In 2021, Artur Lazarenko, the son of former SSU chief Ivan Bakanov, purchased a land plot of almost 10 hectares with an unfinished mansion in the elite part of the village of Khodosivka in Kyiv region. The price of the land specified in the contract was 455 thousand hryvnias (at that time, 17 thousand dollars). As of autumn 2024, the construction of Bakanov's son's two-storey house of about 300 square metres looks almost complete. 30 153 154

суддя Верховного Суду Дашутін Supreme Court Judge Dashutin has no real estate: mother-in-law’s cottage, mother’s apartment and leased car - media. VIDEO Ihor Dashutin is a judge of the Administrative Court of Cassation of the Supreme Court of Ukraine. He has held this position since 2019. Before that, he was a judge in Sumy. Dashutin and his wife Anna do not own any real estate or cars. They use only what belongs to their relatives. 7 156 57 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

розслідування БігусІнфо про маєтки нардепів Relatives of four MPs became owners of luxury real estate during war - media. PHOTO Relatives of four MPs became owners of luxury real estate during the full-scale war. 11 893 58

ексзаступник міністра енергетики Немчинов Максим Family of former Deputy Energy Minister Nemchynov bought cottage for UAH 35 million during war - Media. VIDEO During the war, the family of former Deputy Energy Minister Maksym Nemchynov amassed a fortune worth millions. Today, the official lives in a new cottage worth about 35 million on the shores of the Kyiv Sea and has an updated car fleet. 13 366 72

У Фінляндія хочуть заборонити купівлю нерухомості росіянам Russians to be banned from buying real estate in Finland - government The Finnish government plans to ban Russian citizens from real estate transactions. 976 2

сбу,анатолій,лойф NACP investigates SSU officer Loif, whose mother’s real estate worth over UAH 16 million has been found. VIDEO The National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption has started monitoring the lifestyle of SSU official Anatolii Loif following an investigation by Slidstvo.info into his mother's property. 12 925 25

будинок завгоспа СБУ Падалки SSU Office Administrator: Padalka failed to declare cottage worth $600 thousand - media. PHOTO The head of the SSU's economic support department, Andrii Padalka, failed to declare a $600,000 house. 10 333 59

Автопарк полковника СБУ Зеленського Relatives of Ukrainian Armed Forces Colonel Zelenskyi own car fleet worth $440,000 and houses in Koncha Zaspa - media. PHOTO In recent years, relatives of the head of the Main Directorate for Countering Systemic Threats to State Governance of the SSU Department of National Statehood Protection, Colonel Oleksii Zelenskyi, have acquired cars and motorcycles worth a total of $440,000. In addition, the official's father-in-law and mother have acquired houses in Koncha Zaspa. 27 119 100 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Дружина голови суду Одеси Чванкіна купила квартиру в Маямі Company of wife of Odesa judge Chvankin bought apartment in Miami for UAH 12 million. There was no money for this in declarations - mass media. PHOTOS The head of the Kyiv District Court of Odesa, Serhiy Chvankin, declared his wife’s company in the United States, which owns an apartment worth $310,000 (about UAH 12 million). The earnings of the judge and his wife, a lecturer at the Odesa Law Academy and lawyer Nelly Golubeva, would not allow them to purchase such property. 11 305 115 Incidents

Заступник генпрокурора Вербицький розслідування Схем Deputy Prosecutor General Verbytskyi lives in half million dollar house bought six times cheaper - media. PHOTO The Deputy Prosecutor General of Ukraine, Dmytro Verbytskyi, lives in a house in the elite Konik cottage community in Kyiv, which his nephew purchased under a power of attorney from an Odesa businessman for over UAH 2 million - a 6-fold discount on market prices. 18 374 111 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Андрій Портнов Portnov from Spain signed his estate near Kyiv over to his children - media In early April 2024, pro-Russian activist Andrii Portnov, who is under US sanctions and has left Ukraine, signed a large estate near Kyiv, in the elite village of Kozyn, over to his children. 10 606 64 Ukrainian Politics

олександр,ганущин Family of ex-head of Lviv regional council owns numerous properties "presented by parents" Former head of the Lviv Regional Council Oleksandr Hanushchyn and his wife Solomiya own several luxury apartments and hectares of land, which they allegedly received as a gift from their parents. 6 456 31 Ukrainian Politics

гуцуляк Prosecutor of Kyiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office Hutsulyak settled in cottage community where houses cost from UAH 18 million - media. PHOTO Oleksandr Hutsulyak, a prosecutor in charge of environmental issues at the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, has moved into a cottage community that was the subject of a case handled by his office. The cost of houses here starts at UAH 18 million. 14 586 110 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

бойко Boiko’s wife owns apartment near Kremlin worth more than 190 million Russian rubles - media The wife of Yurii Boiko, a member of the banned Opposition Platform for Life (OPFL) party, owns an apartment in the center of Moscow with an area of more than 220 square meters. 5 643 60 Ukrainian Politics

захаров,олександр Family of designer of Russian kamikaze drones "Lancet" Zakharov owns real estate in elite area of London, - media. PHOTOS The wife and son of Alexander Zakharov, the Russian designer of the Lancet kamikaze drones, owns a £1.5m apartment in an upmarket London neighbourhood. 64 149 64 World

халімон "Servant of people" Halimon bought estate in Pechersk much cheaper, - mass media. PHOTOS The deputy head of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction, 39-year-old Pavlo Halimon, found himself at the center of a high-profile scandal after purchasing a house-estate on the Pechersky Hills in the center of the capital. At the same time, the house cost significantly below its market value. 26 414 107 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. 4 719 58 Ukrainian Politics

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