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Recent investigations have uncovered significant cases of corruption, hidden wealth, and war crimes. Reports highlight the luxurious lifestyles funded by dubious means, such as the Deputy Head of Cyber Police's expensive Kyiv apartment linked to Russian ties, and the understated assets of Odesa's tax office deputy. Ukraine's State Bureau has been active in combating corruption, forwarding thousands of cases to court. Additionally, investigations into war crimes against Ukrainian POWs and Russian military actions reveal ongoing violations. Both domestic and international entities, such as the UN and EU, are involved in examining these issues.

What was discovered about Ukraine's Deputy Cyber Police Chief?

The Deputy Chief, Volodymyr Kryvolapov, was found living in a luxury Kyiv apartment bought by his Russian brother. His family's properties in Russian-occupied territories raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest, especially given their expressed support for Russia's actions in Ukraine.

How are Ukrainian authorities addressing corruption?

The Ukrainian State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has prioritized the fight against corruption, sending over 6,500 cases to court this year. Efforts include targeting governmental and law enforcement officials, reflecting a broader initiative to uphold justice and transparency within the state.

What investigation has been launched in the Zaporizhzhia region?

A significant investigation has begun into the shooting of three Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian forces in the Zaporizhzhia region. This inquiry is critical as it exemplifies the numerous war crime allegations that continue to arise amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

What new findings have emerged about Russian war crimes?

Investigations have identified Russian units employing chemical weapons, violating international laws and customs of war. These actions represent a breach of the Geneva Convention, highlighting the severity and complexity of war crimes committed during the conflict in Ukraine.

How have international bodies responded to war crimes in Ukraine?

International organizations, including the UN and EU, have extended mandates and ongoing investigations into alleged war crimes in Ukraine. These efforts focus on documenting and prosecuting violations, ensuring accountability for actions committed during the conflict.

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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. 8 109 44 Previously in trend: Undeclared assets Wealth of the Drozd law enforcement dynasty

Kryvolapov Deputy cyber police chief Kryvolapov lives in $500,000 luxury flat, paying rent to his Russian brother – Bihus.Info. VIDEO Deputy Head of the Cyber Police Department Volodymyr Kryvolapov lives in a luxury apartment in Kyiv that was bought by his Russian brother. Another apartment next door was purchased by the law enforcement officer’s mother, who remains in Russian-occupied territory together with his father, who supports Russia’s war against Ukraine on social media. 16 643 94 Previously in trend: Property of cyber police officer Kryvolapov

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. 8 936 46 Previously in trend: Assets of tax officials

military, afu Russians shoot three Ukrainian prisoners of war in Zaporizhzhia region: prosecutor’s office launches investigation The prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the enemy's shooting of three Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Zaporizhzhia region. 4 793 23 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia Execution of Ukrainian POWs

Svyrydenko Government awaiting results of legal proceedings concerning "Energoatom" and ready to assist NABU and SAPO, - Svyrydenko Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko commented on the investigation by anti-corruption authorities into embezzlement in the energy sector. 4 304 62 Previously in trend: Energy sector corruption

Since the beginning of the year, the SBI has sent more than 6,500 indictments to court. Since beginning of year, SBI has sent 6,500 corruption cases to court, including against MPs and judges. INFOGRAPHICS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) continue to systematically combat corruption in government and law enforcement agencies. 522 15 Previously in trend: Officials’ abuse of power

The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the tragedy in Dnipropetrovsk region on 1 November Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk region on 1 November: State Bureau of Investigation investigates death of Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers as negligence Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have launched a pre-trial investigation into the death and injury of Ukrainian servicemen as a result of Russian shelling in the Dnipropetrovsk region on 1 November. 4 805 14 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

Donald Trump Trump calls for investigation of 2019 "Ukrainian impeachment" US President Donald Trump has called for an investigation into events related to the so-called "Ukrainian impeachment" of 2019. 21 224 71 Previously in trend: Trump’s impeachment

In nine months, the State Bureau of Investigation has referred nearly 6,000 corruption cases to court. In nine months, State Bureau of Investigation referred 5,879 corruption cases to court: among accused are MPs, judges, and customs officers. INFOGRAPHICS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation continue to systematically fight corruption in government and law enforcement agencies. In the first nine months of 2025, SBI investigators completed pre-trial investigations in 5,879 criminal proceedings and sent indictments against 6,321 people to court. 557 5

Prosecutor General: indictments filed in 178 fatal road accident cases 69 dead and 99 injured: indictments filed in 178 road accident cases "stalled" for years – Kravchenko Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko announced that indictments have been filed in 178 criminal cases concerning traffic accidents with severe consequences, investigations of which had dragged on for more than 3–5 years. These crashes resulted in 69 deaths, including three children, and left 99 people seriously injured, among them nine children. 1 962 11 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

An investigation has been launched into the accident in Zhytomyr in which the prosecutor was killed Pre-trial investigation has been launched into fatal traffic accident in Zhytomyr in which prosecutor was killed. PHOTOS A pre-trial investigation has been launched into a fatal road accident in Zhytomyr, which killed a prosecutor. 6 888 17

Kiriushchenko and Zelenskyy Director of "Servant of People" became largest gas trader and UAV manufacturer thanks to his friendship with Zelenskyy. VIDEO Director and screenwriter of the series "Servant of the People" Oleksii Kiriushchenko is siphoning off millions of hryvnias from his new company El-Energo in cooperation with firms linked to MP from the OPZZh party Yurii Boiko. 24 799 92

murderer,mykhailo,parubii,stselnikov Suspect in Parubii’s murder had been justifying Russia even before his son disappeared on front line, - media. VIDEO Mykhailo Stselnikov, a suspect in the murder of former Verkhovna Rada Speaker Andrii Parubii , had been justifying the actions of the aggressor country Russia even before his son went missing at the front defending Ukraine. 10 564 187 Previously in trend: Murder of Andrii Parubii

weapons, chemical Schemes identified Russian units that use chemical weapons against Ukrainian military personnel. VIDEO Russian invaders are violating the laws and customs of war by using chemical weapons in Ukraine. Journalists have identified some of the Russian units that are using chemical weapons prohibited by international law against the Ukrainian Defence Forces. 2 236 4 Previously in trend: use of prohibited chemical weapons

Mamoian’s assistant helped Artem Dmytruk escape Luxurious villa of OPFL MP and "authority" Mamoian. VIDEO During the war, MP from the Opposition Platform – For Life party (OPFL) Suto Mamoian moved into a vast mansion located on a plot worth at least $2 million, a property not listed in the real estate register nor in the deputy’s asset declaration. 15 225 58

Tkalenko Relatives of new Vinnytsia prosecutor Tkalenko, whom Tatarov invited to his birthday party, bought real estate in Kyiv worth over $1 million - Bihus.info. VIDEO Relatives of the new prosecutor of Vinnytsia region, Oleh Tkalenko, have acquired several properties in Kyiv worth more than a million dollars during his time at the Kyiv region prosecutor's office. 7 796 57 Previously in trend: Prosecutors’ wealth

Patskan Apartments in elite residential complex registered to his grandmother, Rolex and Cartier watches for his wife, and almost empty declaration: Bihus.Info found out how new prosecutor of Zakarpattia, Patskan, lives. VIDEO The newly appointed head of the Zakarpattia Regional Prosecutor's Office, Myroslav Patskan, has an almost empty declaration, but lives in luxury real estate registered to the grandmother of the prosecutor's wife. 15 502 87 Previously in trend: Prosecutors’ wealth

Pronin New Head of State Financial Monitoring Pronin brings family friend, photographer, former McDonald’s employee, and people from his previous workplace into his team – Bihus.info. VIDEO After Filip Pronin was appointed as head of the State Financial Monitoring Service, the agency has turned into a club of "insiders." Pronin’s team now includes employees from his previous workplace, a family friend, and individuals without the necessary professional background. 17 477 92

Chernyshov Chernyshov hid real estate worth millions of dollars in Kozyn, - BIHUS.Info. VIDEO Former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov is linked to a large-scale construction project in Kozyn worth millions of dollars. 15 714 63 Previously in trend: Bihus.info investigation on Chernyshov

Stefanishyna SAPO registers criminal case to investigate Stefanishyna’s possible involvement in ARMA corruption. DOCUMENT The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has registered a criminal proceeding to investigate the possible involvement of Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Minister of Justice Olha Stefanishyna, in corruption related to ARMA. 2 382 17 Previously in trend: People close to Stefanishyna obtain assets via ARMA

Czech police Investigation launched in Czech Republic against companies that supplied sanctioned goods to Russia - media Czech law enforcement officials have launched an investigation against a number of local companies whose goods, according to customs data and information provided by the Office of the President of Ukraine, continue to enter the Russian Federation through intermediaries in third countries, including Serbia. 780 2 Previously in trend: sanctions circumvention

Investigation initiated against Trump US senators initiate investigation into Trump: he has not imposed sanctions against Russia for five months Three US Democratic senators, Jeanne Shaheen, Elizabeth Warren and Chris Coons, have initiated an investigation into the reasons why the administration of President Donald Trump has not imposed new sanctions against Russia for almost 5 months. 6 079 31 Previously in trend: U.S. sanctions against Russia

journalist Police detain hromadske journalist who documented Stefanishyna using undeclared apartment After hromadske journalist Maksym Kotsiubynskyi documented that Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna was using an apartment not listed in her asset declaration, he was taken to a police station. 20 705 125 Previously in trend: Detention of hromadske journalist

Toktomushev Former manager of businessman Granz Toktomushev works in Presidential Administration as advisor on veterans, IDPs and children’s rights, - BIHUS.Info In early 2025, Rysbek Toktomushev became an advisor to the Directorate for Veteran Policy, IDPs, Healthcare and Children's Rights of the Office of the President of Ukraine. Toktomushev is a long-time manager and ex-partner of businessman Artur Granz, who is associated with large-scale cigarette smuggling schemes and the promotion of online casinos with a Russian trace to the Ukrainian market. 11 721 63 Previously in trend: Tokmushev, in his position at OP

US may cut funding for investigations of Russian war crimes in Ukraine White House seeks to halt funding for investigations into Russian war crimes in Ukraine – media The U.S. administration has recommended terminating funding for nearly two dozen programs investigating war crimes worldwide, including those in Myanmar, Syria, and Russian atrocities in the war against Ukraine. 3 240 28 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia Investigation of Russian war crimes

Mustetsa Deputy Prosecutor General Mustetsa’s father took over $1 million abroad at start of full-scale invasion – investigation At the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Vasyl Mustetsa — the father of Deputy Prosecutor General Ihor Mustetsa — transported $1.1 million and €100,000 in cash to Romania without declaring it. 3 283 24 Previously in trend: Assets of Ihor Mustetsa’s family

Stefanyishyna People close to Deputy PM Stefanishyna obtained management of four real estate assets through ARMA – investigation Individuals from the inner circle of Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration and Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna have been granted control over four large real estate properties via ARMA. Among them is the Trade Unions Building on Independence Square. 61 583 34 Previously in trend: People close to Stefanishyna obtain assets via ARMA

Мустеца Mustetsa family acquired luxury real estate and vehicles worth hundreds of thousands of dollars during wartime – investigation During the full-scale war, relatives of Ukraine’s Deputy Prosecutor General Ihor Mustetsa became owners of luxury real estate and purchased high-end vehicles worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. 5 355 62 Previously in trend: Assets of Ihor Mustetsa’s family

Portnov murder: Spain seals investigation Spanish court seals investigation into Portnov’s murder – media A judge in Spain investigating the murder of Andrii Portnov, former deputy head of the Presidential Administration under Viktor Yanukovych, has ordered the case materials to be sealed. 5 235 62 Previously in trend: The murder of Andrii Portnov

Loyf Maliuk dismissed SSU employee Loyf from his post after journalistic investigation - media The head of the Main Directorate for Counterintelligence Support of Critical Infrastructure and Countering the Financing of Terrorism, Anatolii Loyf, was dismissed. 50 142 152

shelling, war crime Over 162 thousand war crimes of Russian Federation documented in Ukraine - Prosecutor General’s Office Since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, more than 162,000 war crimes of the Russian Federation have been registered. 435 2 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia Investigation of Russian war crimes

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi denied Syrskyi denied NYT’s claim about changing 2023 counteroffensive plan: "I learned lot about myself" Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi said that the information of the American edition of The New York Times about the change in the plan of counteroffensive in the summer of 2023 is not true. 4 271 38 Previously in trend: Ukraine’s counter-offensive in 2023

The mandate of the UN commission of inquiry into violations in Ukraine is extended Mandate of UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Violations in Ukraine is extended The mandate of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry to investigate violations in Ukraine has been extended for another year. The relevant draft resolution of the UN Human Rights Council was adopted. 545 5 Previously in trend: investigation of violations in Ukraine

Investigation of the F-16 crash in Ukraine Case of Ukrainian F-16 plane crash: SBI investigators continue examinations The State Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate the F-16 fighter jet crash that occurred on August 26, 2024, which led to the death of Ukrainian pilot Oleksii Mes (Moonfish). 4 552 13 Previously in trend: Investigation of F-16 crash

EU on the US withdrawal from the center for investigating Russian crimes US has officially announced termination of its participation in International Center for Investigation of Russian Crimes against Ukraine - EU The European Union has confirmed that the United States will withdraw from the international group investigating Russia's crimes in the war against Ukraine, the United States has officially notified Eurojust of its withdrawal. 3 399 47 Previously in trend: US leaves team investigating Russian crimes in Ukraine

trump and putin United States withdraws from International Centre for Investigation of Russian Crimes against Ukraine. Trump refuses to hold Putin accountable - New York Times The US will withdraw from the international group investigating Russia's actions in the war against Ukraine. 23 875 219 Previously in trend: US leaves team investigating Russian crimes in Ukraine

Dynamics of solving murders in Ukraine in 2024 In 2024, Ukraine recorded lowest number of unsolved murders in history of independence - National Police. ІНФОГРАФІКА In 2024, Ukraine reached a historic low in the number of unsolved murders. Last year, 1052 premeditated murders were committed on the territory of the state, of which 1043 perpetrators were brought to justice. 2 706 11

SBI SBI opens proceedings over illegal searches of KCSA employees The State Bureau of Investigation will investigate the actions of officers of the specialised military prosecutor's office who conducted "night searches" of Kyiv City Hall employees without a court order and violated their rights, including the inviolability of their homes. 14 291 6

Training of Anna of Kyiv Brigade in France Zelenskyy to hold meeting of Headquarters of Supreme Commander-in-Chief, main topic - investigation into 155th Brigade "Anna of Kyiv" - Butusov Tomorrow, on January 3, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a meeting of the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief to discuss the facts about the circumstances of the formation, training and support of the 155th Mechanized Brigade. 16 907 59

SBI launches investigation into massive AWOL of 155th Brigade name after Anna of Kyiv in France SBI launches investigation into massive AWOL in 155th "Anna of Kyiv" brigade following media reports The State Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into the abuse of power and desertion in the 155th mechanized brigade "Anna of Kyiv" following an investigation published in the media. 19 055 116

Прокуратура розслідує 53 кримінальні провадження за фактами розстрілу 177 оборонців України Prosecutor General’s Office: 53 proceedings on shooting of 177 Ukrainian POWs by ruscists are being investigated In October-November 2024, 13 criminal proceedings were registered over the execution of 54 Ukrainian POWs. This is a third of all proceedings initiated in 2024 over such facts. 565 1 Previously in trend: War

Розслідування ЗМІ про власника Telegram-каналу Джокер слуги народу Романа Кравця "Servant of People" Kravets illegally received status of unfit and volunteer while vacationing with his girlfriend in Paris and Saudi Arabia. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Hromadske media outlet claims that Roman Kravets, who is called the owner of the Joker Telegram channel, was removed from the military register in the summer of 2024 by a decision of the MMC, despite being abroad at the time. Also in September, he met with Kyiv businessman Seiar Kurshutov and former head of the Presidential Office Andrii Bohdan in Vienna. 26 093 98

У 2024 році збільшилося кількість справ про розстріл військовополонених ЗСУ This year, number of proceedings on execution of Ukrainian POWs increased more than 4 times - Prosecutor General’s Office In 2024, compared to 2022 and 2023, the number of criminal proceedings opened over the shooting of captured Armed Forces soldiers by ruscists increased more than 4 times. 717 3

зсу,армія Law enforcers identify six Ukrainian POWs killed by Russians in Pokrovsk direction - PGO Law enforcement officers managed to identify six Ukrainian POWs killed by Russians in the Pokrovsk direction. 7 010 0

"слуга народу" Хотенко Tax officer-"servant" Khotenko borrowed almost UAH 3 million from her 12-year-old son and received two apartments as gift from her mother - Russian citizen In 2018, Olena Khotenko, the acting head of the Main Department of the State Tax Service in Sumy region, who is also a deputy of the Rivne City Council from the Servant of the People party, borrowed UAH 2.8 million from her son, who was only 12 years old at the time. And during the full-scale war, the tax officer-servant received two apartments as a gift from her mother, a Russian citizen. 24 863 138

путін,гроссі IAEA financed Russia’s nuclear research in Crimea after occupation of peninsula - media The International Atomic Energy Agency funded Russia's state scientific research in Crimea after Moscow's temporary occupation of the peninsula in 2014. 3 952 20

50 прокурорів отримали інвалідність Internal investigation to be conducted into disability of 50 prosecutors in Khmelnytskyi region - Prosecutor General’s Office The Office of the Prosecutor General will conduct an internal investigation into the disability of 50 prosecutors of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Prosecutor's Office. 16 815 84

Щодо Шайхета призначено службове розслідування Internal investigation ordered against Police General Shaikhet after journalists’ material - National Police Following an investigation by journalists, the National Police has ordered an internal investigation against the head of the Migration Police Department of the National Police, General Serhii Shaikhet. 8 671 39