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The recent headlines involving judges have drawn significant attention, highlighting issues ranging from legal misconduct to international intrigue. Judge Boiarskyi from Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi has taken a plea deal after assisting hundreds of draft dodgers. In Kyiv, Judge Svitlana Hrechana is known for acquitting Tyshlek and closing high-profile cases. Portnov's network exposed involvement of judges from key courts, revealing the persistent influence over the justice system. Corruption remains a touchpoint, with judges maneuvering to evade accountability through legislative loopholes. High-profile corruption cases, such as assisting illegal exits and misuse of state assets, continue to challenge the integrity of the judiciary. The discovery of judges holding foreign passports, including Judge Litvinova's Russian connection, raises questions about loyalty and legal eligibility. As these judicial scandals unravel, they frame a broader conversation about integrity and reform within Ukraine's legal frameworks.

What involvement did Judge Boiarskyi have with draft dodgers?

Judge Oleksandr Boiarskyi, from Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, was implicated in aiding at least 364 draft dodgers to escape Ukraine. He pleaded guilty, assisting in actions that facilitated evasion from military service, highlighting a significant breach of judicial duty and national security.

What is the impact of Andriy Portnov's alleged influence over judges?

Andriy Portnov's alleged influence suggests a systematic manipulation of Ukraine's judiciary, with favored rulings and strategic interference, particularly evident in the Pechersky and Kyiv Appeal Courts. Such influence undermines public trust and the impartiality of the judicial process, calling for urgent reforms.

How has the High Council of Justice addressed judges with foreign citizenship?

The High Council of Justice has acted by dismissing judges found to hold foreign citizenship, such as Arina Litvinova. This move aims to uphold national sovereignty and ensure that judges serving Ukraine's legal system possess undivided national allegiance, thus maintaining integrity and public confidence.

What recent legal actions involve judges in Kyiv dealing with corruption?

Recent legal actions include dismissals and disciplinary procedures against judges implicated in corruption, such as misuse of public office or property, and facilitating illegal border crossings for military-aged males. These actions highlight law enforcement's efforts to tackle judicial corruption and restore accountability in Ukraine's legal sector.

How do cases of non-disclosure of assets relate to judicial accountability?

Non-disclosure of assets by judges, such as failing to declare luxury properties, raises serious accountability concerns. This can indicate unethical financial practices or conflicts of interest, thereby undermining the perceived integrity and transparency crucial for judicial roles. Increased scrutiny and accountability mechanisms are essential to address these lapses effectively.

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Judge Kropyvna High Anti-Corruption Court sets UAH 5 million bail for judge suspected of illicit enrichment of UAH 16 million The High Anti-Corruption Court partially granted a motion by NABU detectives, endorsed by an SAPO prosecutor, and imposed bail of UAH 5 million as a pretrial measure on a Kyiv judge suspected of illicit enrichment and filing false asset declarations. 2 279 15 Previously in trend: 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. 3 351 27 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Declaration of false information

HCJ overturns sanction against Judge Litvinova HCJ overturns decision to dismiss Judge Litvinova, who was found to hold Russian citizenship – Anti-Corruption Action Center The High Council of Justice has overturned its decision to dismiss Arina Litvinova, a judge of the dissolved Kyiv District Administrative Court (KDAC), who had earlier been reported by journalists to hold Russian citizenship. 3 797 44 Previously in trend: Russian citizenship of Judge Litvinova

Boiarskyi, who helped hundreds of men avoid serving in the AFU, pleaded guilty Judge from Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Boiarskyi, who assisted draft dodgers, received suspended sentence and fines Judge Oleksandr Boiarskyi, who, according to the investigation, helped at least 364 draft dodgers from the Armed Forces of Ukraine to leave the country, pleaded guilty and reached an plea deal with the investigation. 4 189 72 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Pecherskyi District Court Judge Hrechana Judge Hrechana, who acquitted Tyshlek and closed Tymoshenko’s case, to choose Shabunin’s preventive measure Judge Svitlana Hrechana of the Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv will decide on the preventive measure for Vitalii Shabunin, head of the Anti-Corruption Center (AntAC). 2 621 16 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

Schemes investigation into Portnov’s judges List of judges involved in Portnov’s mafia network — investigation Journalists have uncovered how Andriy Portnov, former Deputy Head of Yanukovych’s Presidential Administration, managed for years to maintain influence over the judiciary and systematically win court cases. They also investigated which judges from the Pechersky District Court of Kyiv and the Kyiv Court of Appeal most frequently heard Portnov’s lawsuits and sided with him. 24 147 105 Previously in trend: Judges from Portnov’s group

Judges accused of corruption mobilise to Defence Forces Judges accused of corruption mobilise to avoid punishment - "Automaidan" Judges accused of corruption have found a way to avoid responsibility. They are mobilising, using the provisions of the law to stop their cases. 5 218 44 Previously in trend: mobilisation of corrupt officials

HCJ dismisses judge Litvinova who was found to have Russian citizenship Judge Litvinova, whose Russian passport was found, dismissed - HCJ The HCJ dismissed Arina Litvinova, a judge of the liquidated Kyiv District Administrative Court, who was found to have Russian citizenship by journalists. 5 202 41

SSU and NABU uncover head of court in Odesa region who helped draft dodgers Helping draft dodgers to escape abroad through fake court decisions: criminal group uncovered in Odesa region. PHOTOS The SSU and the NABU uncovered a large-scale scheme of mobilisation evasion in one of the city district courts of the Odesa region. The chairman of the court, together with his accomplices, helped draft dodgers escape abroad by using fake court decisions on the independent upbringing of a child by a parent liable for military service. 1 650 6

Judge had holiday in Caribbean Judge from Kyiv region, who had holiday in Caribbean under guise of a business trip, and lawyer who helped him to forge documents, will be tried - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers, in cooperation with the SSU, completed an investigation into a judge of the Brovary City District Court who traveled abroad on holiday using forged documents. The investigation into the lawyer who helped him to make the forged documents has also been completed. 19 729 31

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. 15 782 110

NABU filed a complaint against the judge NABU Director files complaint with HCJ against Pecherskyi court judge: she returned seized funds to unauthorized persons The NABU director filed a complaint with the High Council of Justice asking to bring a judge of the Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv to disciplinary responsibility.  3 299 10 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

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. 14 780 81

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. 12 483 43 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials

Supreme Court judge Semen Stetsenko has Russian passport Supreme Court judge Stetsenko has Russian passport - sources. DOCUMENT Judge of the Administrative Court of Cassation within the Supreme Court Semen Stetsenko has Russian citizenship. 4 549 19

Judge Arestova, whose Russian passport was found, is fired HCJ dismisses judge Arestova, whose RF passport was found by Schemes The High Council of Justice dismissed judge Liudmyla Arestova of the Donetsk District Administrative Court, whose Russian passport was found by Schemes journalists. 5 096 32

Judges from Kyiv region work in mobile air defence groups Hearing cases during daytime, shooting down drones at night: judges from Kyiv region work in mobile air defence group. PHOTOS A group of judges in Kyiv region joined the mobile air defence group. 6 052 56 Previously in trend: War

Judge Litvinova was suspended Judge Litvinova, whose RF passport was found by Schemes, was temporarily suspended from administering justice by HCJ Judge of the Kyiv District Administrative Court Litvinova Arina Volodymyrivna has been temporarily suspended from the administration of justice based on the decision of the Second Disciplinary Chamber of the High Council of Justice. 6 778 13

схема з ухилення від мобілізації Divorce with deprivation of mother’s rights to child: Donetsk court exposes scheme of evasion from mobilisation - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of prosecutors of the Prosecutor General's Office, an assistant judge of the Marinskyi District Court of Donetsk region was served a notice of suspicion on organising illegal trafficking of persons across the state border of Ukraine (Part 3 Art. 332 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 12 755 8

Суддя ОАСК Альона Мазур HCJ Disciplinary Chamber submits motion to dismiss KDAC judge Mazur, who "appeared" on tapes with Vovk - AntAC. PHOTO The First Disciplinary Chamber of the High Council of Justice unanimously submitted a motion to dismiss judge of the Kyiv District Administrative Court Alona Mazur. 4 741 2

ВРП звільнила суддю Інну Масло. HCJ dismisses judge of Supreme Administrative Court of Ukraine Maslo, who is suspected of non-declaration of assets worth UAH 7.8 million The High Council of Justice has dismissed Judge of the High Administrative Court of Ukraine Inna Maslo for committing a significant disciplinary offense. Inna Maslo is on the wanted list initiated by the NABU. 1 925 12

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. 7 107 57 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

суддя ВАКС Мовчан Anti-Corruption Court judge Movchan visited Russia in 2016 - media In 2016, HACC judge Nataliia Movchan allegedly traveled to Russia to visit her nephew Andrii Tiahlo. 3 782 20

Зловживання у судах Judges Hladysheva and Kuz ask Zelenskyy to respond to 10-year-old intervention in automated distribution of cases in Ivano-Frankivsk District Court of Lviv. DOCUMENT Judge of the Rivne District Court of the Rivne Region Khrystyna Hladysheva and Judge of the Frankiv District Court of Lviv Vasyl Kuz wrote an open letter to the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in which they called on the head of state to respond to criminal activity in the Frankiv District Court of Lviv. 5 106 25

суддя-зрадниця Judge Sharko, who sided with Russians after occupation of Kherson region, received salary from state budget for more than year - Slidstvo.info From February 24, 2022, to April 2023, Judge Nataliia Sharko of the Henichesk District Court of Kherson region, who is suspected of treason by law enforcement officers, received salaries from the state budget of Ukraine for almost UAH 1.4 million. 7 007 48

червінський Judge Oleksiienko, who set bail as preventive measure for Chervinskyi, complained about interference in her work - Lawyer Yosypov Judge Iryna Oleksiienko, who, as part of the board, set bail as a preventive measure for Roman Chervinskyi, filed a complaint with the HCJ in connection with interference in her professional activities. 26 743 28

Суддя на Дніпропетровщині замовив викрадення свого бізнес-партнера Supreme Council of Justice suspends Economic Court of Dnipropetrovsk Region judge suspected of kidnapping a business partner. VIDEO Based on SBI materials, a judge of the Economic Court of Dnipropetrovsk region was suspended from administering justice. He is suspected of organising a kidnapping. 1 911 12

суддя,літвінова Judge of liquidated KDAC Litvinova, who was found to have Russian citizenship, is going to resign Judge of the liquidated Kyiv District Administrative Court Arina Litvinova, whose Russian citizenship was previously found by journalists, has submitted her resignation letter to the High Council of Justice. 4 786 23

Аблов Іван син судді ОАСК KDAC judge’s son Ivan Ablov, suspected of murder, is still at large, no measure of restraint has been imposed on him - media On 16 May, the Kyivskyi District Court of Odesa failed to consider the request of the prosecutors of the Odesa Regional Prosecutor’s Office to impose a preventive measure in the form of detention on Ivan Ablov, who is suspected of murder. Ivan Ablov is the son of Yevhen Ablov, a judge of the now liquidated Kyivskyi District Administrative Court. 8 658 63 Incidents

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. 11 250 115 Incidents

суддя ліквідованого ОАСК поскаржилася прокуратурі на журналіста "Схем" Judge of liquidated KDAC Litvinova files complaint against journalist for revealing her Russian citizenship Arina Litvinova, a judge of the liquidated Kyiv District Administrative Court, filed a complaint to the Prosecutor’s Office and the High Council of Justice against Schemes journalist Heorhii Shabaiev. In her complaint, Litvinova asks the prosecutor’s office to initiate criminal proceedings against the journalist, who had previously found her to have Russian citizenship, under the article "interference in the activities of a judge." 8 959 69 Incidents

ковальчук Judge Kovalchuk, who suspended Rivne Mayor Tretiak, bought Mercedes month later Rivne Court of Appeal judge Nadiia Kovalchuk, who rejected Rivne Mayor Oleksandr Tretiak’s appeal against his one-year suspension from office, subsequently bought a business class car. 8 682 75 Society

суддя,літвінова Judge of liquidated KDAC Litvinova has Russian citizenship and receives monthly salary of 135 thousand UAH while awaiting re-certification - media. PHOTO Arina Litvinova, a judge of the now liquidated Kyiv District Administrative Court, who has a current status as a judge, is a citizen of the Russian Federation. 18 226 100 Incidents

богачук,червінський Kyiv Court of Appeal judges recuse themselves from Chervinskyi case The panel of judges of the Kyiv Court of Appeal, which was to consider the defense’s appeal against the extension of the detention of SOF Colonel Roman Chervinskyi, recused themselves today. 6 419 27 Incidents

любомир,андрійчук Constitutional Court candidate Andriychuk could not say when Constitution was adopted. VIDEO During the interview for the position of a judge of the Economic Court of Zakarpattia region, Liubomyr Andriychuk, a lecturer at Uzhhorod National University, could not answer the question about when the Constitution of Ukraine was adopted. 13 128 107 Society

суддя,білгород-дністровський HACC arrests judge of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi City District Court suspected of taking bribe to facilitate mobilization evasion The High Anti-Corruption Court has arrested Oleksandr Boiarskyi, a judge of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi City District Court, with the possibility of bail of UAH 1 million 59 thousand. 1 370 2 Society

львов,богдан Judge Lviv with Russian passport was reinstated in his position The court reinstated Bohdan Lviv, the head of the Commercial Court of Cassation within the Supreme Court, and ordered him to pay his salary for the period of forced absenteeism. 10 297 119 Incidents

сбу,суддя SSU and NABU expose corruption scheme of men’s illegal departure abroad in Odesa district court: Judge helped fugitives for bribes. PHOTOS The SSU jointly with the NABU eliminated a large-scale corruption scheme in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi City District Court of Odesa region. It was established that for USD 3.5 thousand, the court made decisions that allowed men of conscription age to avoid mobilisation and go abroad. Court employees and intermediaries were involved in the fraud. 6 204 22 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Grafters

схеми Judges, MPs, MIA and SBI employees became owners of luxury cars during war - media. PHOTO Skhemy journalists analysed the State Register of Declarations, which was reopened to the public on 10 December, and found a number of civil servants who purchased luxury cars after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Among them are MPs, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Bureau of Investigation, judges of district and appellate administrative courts. 56 087 102 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials

головатий CCU Judge Holovatyi has been elected as Chairman of Subcommittee on Supremacy of Law of Venice Commission At the 137th plenary session of the Venice Commission, the Chairman of the Subcommission on the Supremacy of Law was elected. Serhii Holovatyi was elected as the Chairman. 3 841 22 Ukrainian Politics

олексій,тандир Judge Tandyr, who knocked down and killed National Guard officer, while staying in jail, receives 63 thousand UAH monthly salary Having been in a pre-trial detention center for six months, Judge Oleksii Tandyr receives a salary from the Makarivskyi District Court of Kyiv Region. 7 401 75 Incidents

суд Four judges of the Kyiv Court of Appeal found on a bribe were informed of suspicion, - SAPO On 30 November 2023, the SAPO prosecutors served notice of suspicion to four judges of the Kyiv Court of Appeal who were caught taking a bribe of USD 35,000 for deciding to cancel the seizure of property. 3 777 27 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

суд Four judges of Kyiv Court of Appeal were detained on bribe in case of "Motor Sich" - mass media (updated) Detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and prosecutors of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office detained several judges of the Kyiv Court of Appeal on bribery. 37 844 81 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

анатолій,нагорний Defending Ukraine, the chairman of the Vaselivskyi district court of Zaporizhzhya region Anatoly Nagorny died. PHOTO On 15 November 2023, Anatoly Oleksandrovych Nagorny, Chairman of the Vaselivskyi District Court of Zaporizhzhia Region, died while defending Ukraine. 15 398 48 War in Ukraine

паспорт,російський "Skhemy" revealed another Ukrainian judge with Russian passport. PHOTO Valentyna Simonenko, a Supreme Court judge who submitted her resignation in March 2023, has a Russian passport. 21 942 80 War in Ukraine

арестова Media: Judge Arestova has Russian passport and visited occupied Crimea. PHOTO Judge of the Donetsk District Administrative Court Liudmyla Arestova, according to an extract from the automated system ’Rospasport’, is a citizen of the Russian Federation. 23 749 91 Incidents

дтп,суддя,тандир Issue on arrest of judge Tandyr to be considered on May 27 - High Council of Justice Application for consent to detention of judge Oleksii Tandyr, who caused a fatal road accident in Kyiv, is to be considered tomorrow. 2 791 23 Previously in trend: Rich kids on roads

дтп,суддя,тандир Prosecutor’s Office: Judge who drunkenly drove to death National Guard officer at Kyiv checkpoint is served notice of suspicion Head of one of district courts of Kyiv region was served a notice of suspicion on committing a fatal road accident while being in a state of alcohol intoxication (Part 3 Art. 286-1 of Criminal Code of Ukraine). 8 923 57 Previously in trend: Drunk driving

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