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Ukraine's legal landscape is bustling with significant criminal proceedings impacting various facets of its socio-political scene. From high-profile cases involving former political leaders to controversial trials related to state enterprises, these legal developments are shaping Ukraine's path towards strengthening the rule of law. This page aggregates news on pivotal criminal cases, offering insights into the inner workings of judicial proceedings and their implications on governance and public accountability in Ukraine. Stay informed with the latest updates on key legal battles, ongoing investigations, and court decisions that are defining the nation's commitment to justice and transparency.
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Petrov Misappropriation of budget funds: another criminal case opened against Zelenskyy’s PR manager Petrov Following an appeal by Yaroslav Zhelezniak, a member of parliament from the Voice faction, law enforcement agencies have opened another criminal case against black political strategist Volodymyr Petrov. 8 899 25 Previously in trend: Activities of Volodymyr Petrov

The last criminal case against Trump has been closed in the US US prosecutors drop last case against Trump The Georgia State Attorney's Office has announced the closure of the case against Donald Trump on charges of attempting to influence the 2020 election results. 1 567 14 Previously in trend: US elections

Mobilisation of defendants: how many cases have been suspended in Ukraine Ukrainian courts suspend 20,000 criminal cases due to defendants’ mobilization – media. INFOGRAPHICS Over three and a half years of full-scale war in Ukraine, courts have closed nearly 20,000 criminal cases due to the mobilization of defendants. 2 456 32 Previously in trend: Mobilisation in Ukraine

Содоль Court orders SBI to open criminal case against General Sodol The Kyiv Court of Appeal has ordered the State Bureau of Investigation to open a criminal case against the former commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Yurii Sodol. 11 570 31

суд Dashboard with data from the register of cases against businesses has been launched in Ukraine The Prosecutor General's Office has launched a dashboard with data from the Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations on cases against businesses. 38 0

суд Consideration of 11 thousand criminal proceedings suspended by courts due to mobilization of accused - media Ukraine has suspended consideration of nearly 11,000 criminal proceedings against defendants who voluntarily mobilized to the Armed Forces. 5 504 15 War in Ukraine

чекмаз Combat commander Chekmaz "Izhak" ("Hedgehog"-ed.) is charged with misappropriation of bulletproof vests. However, they were of poor quality and it would be illegal to register them, - lawyer Law enforcement officers opened proceedings against combat commander Oleksandr Chekmaz "Izhak" ("Hedgehog"-ed.) for allegedly misappropriating bulletproof vests that were donated to the military by volunteers. However, these vests were not certified. Some of them were given to the military, while the rest remained in warehouses, and there is no evidence of their misappropriation. 10 106 66 Incidents

ірина,фаріон SSU opened criminal proceedings against Farion: psychological and linguistic examination of her statements was appointed The Security Service of Ukraine has started criminal proceedings and has already appointed a series of examinations on the statements and publications of former Deputy Iryna Farion. 16 890 686 Incidents

арестович Proceedings opened against Arestovych for sexist remarks about women. DOCUMENT Proceedings were opened against the former adviser of the President’s Office, Oleksiy Arestovych, for making sexist remarks against women. 8 319 88 Ukrainian Politics

корбан Criminal proceedings have been opened against Korban’s "National Defense Fund", which helps Armed Forces Criminal proceedings have been initiated against the "National Defense Fund", which helps the Armed Forces and the National Guard. 18 603 100 Incidents

Ukrainian prosecutor general to expedite investigation of over 200 cases related to Akhmetov Ukrainian prosecutor general to expedite investigation of over 200 cases related to Akhmetov Ukrainian Prosecutor-General Iryna Venediktova has said she will expedite the investigation of over 200 cases related to "the owner of several known television channels, coalmines and energy companies." 14 475 90 Ukrainian Politics

Criminal proceedings launched against Censor.NET editor-in-chief Butusov Criminal proceedings launched against Censor.NET editor-in-chief Butusov Investigators are studying a video posted by Censor.NET Editor-in-Chief Yurii Butusov on his Facebook page as part of criminal proceedings. 62 041 421 Previously in trend: Butusov case

Criminal case opened due to creation of Coordination council by Belarusian opposition Criminal case opened due to creation of Coordination council by Belarusian opposition In Belarus, the criminal case on the seizure of power is opened due to the creation of the Coordination Council. 12 345 75 Previously in trend: Elections in Belarus

Ryaboshapka confirmed discussing "Poroshenko’s case" with Zelenskyi Ryaboshapka confirmed discussing "Poroshenko’s case" with Zelenskyi Former Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Ryaboshapka confirmed that the so-called "Poroshenko cases" were discussed with President Zelenskyi. 33 819 281 Ukrainian Politics

SAPO opens case on possible declaring of false info, obtaining undue benefits by Riaboshapka SAPO opens case on possible declaring of false info, obtaining undue benefits by Riaboshapka The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) has opened a case regarding the possible declaring of false information and the receipt of undue benefits by former Prosecutor-General Ruslan Riaboshapka. 20 653 78 Ukrainian Politics

Prosecutor General Prosecutor General's Office starts internal investigation on possible loss of Maidan Case files The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) started the internal investigation into the possible loss of the files of the Maidan Case. 5 037 40 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

SBI opens case upon mass disorders organized by Parubii in Odesa on May 2, 2014 SBI opens case upon mass disorders organized by Parubii in Odesa on May 2, 2014 The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has opened a criminal case upon mass disorders organized by former chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine / member of the Ukrainian Parliament of the European Solidarity of former president, Petro Poroshenko, Andrii Parubii, in Odesa on May 2, 2014. 40 317 598 Previously in trend: Odesa tragedy

SBI opens case upon alleged Parubii’s resistance to exercising of electoral rights SBI opens case upon alleged Parubii’s resistance to exercising of electoral rights The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has opened a criminal case upon alleged resistance by former chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Andrii Parubii, to exercising of the electoral rights. 11 914 147 Ukrainian Politics

Court urges NACB to open case against Truba Court urges NACB to open case against Truba The Solomiyanskyi District Court of Kyiv has urged the National Anticorruption Bureau (NACB) to open a criminal case against Director of the State Bureau of Investigation, Roman Truba. 6 881 44 Ukrainian Politics

Klitschko asks NABU to check Bohdan’s statement on alleged bribery Klitschko asks NABU to check Bohdan’s statement on alleged bribery Kyiv Mayor and head of Kyiv City State Administration Vitali Klitschko has asked the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) to open criminal proceedings upon a statement made by head of the President’s Office Andrii Bohdan who reported an attempt to bribe him. 21 455 313 Previously in trend: Zelenskyi team

NABU opens criminal proceedings against Ukrainian parliament speaker Parubii NABU opens criminal proceedings against Ukrainian parliament speaker Parubii The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has brought criminal proceedings against Verkhovna Rada Chairman Andrii Parubiion suspicion of abuse of office and misuse of budget funds. 12 768 125 Ukrainian Politics