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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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Russia put Kolomoyskyi and Avakov on the International Wanted List Interior Minister of Ukraine Arsen Avakov and the governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region Ihor Kolomoyskyi are declared in the international search within criminal case by the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation. 58 045 692
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. 17 157 686
Armored glass averted three shots fired by sniper at Shokin’s office, - Chief Military Prosecutor Matios Chief Military Prosecutor, Deputy Prosecutor General of Ukraine Anatolii Matios said that a sniper had attempted to assassinate Prosecutor General Viktor Shokin Monday night. The official was saved by the bulletproof window. 83 851 604
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. 40 479 598 Previously in trend: Odesa tragedy
Kuzhel May be Accused of a Crime Punishable by 10 Years Imprisonment Opposition deputy Oleksandra Kuzhel thinks the rumors about charges against her with the Supreme Administrative Court decision on revoking the deputy authorities of Pavlo Baloha and Oleksandr Dombrovskyy. 41 271 512
The prosecutor's office initiate proceedings against Chinese cable laying vessel operating in Crimea The prosecutor's office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea has opened a criminal case into the Chinese company which lays submarine lines from the territory of the Russian Federation to the occupied peninsula. 119 038 462 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea
Savchenko to face 25-year impisonment, - Russian Investigative Committee The Investigative Committee of Russia announced that the Ukrainian pilot and MP Nadiia Savchenko, illegaly held in Russia, is to face a 25-year impisonment. 44 069 441
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. 62 234 421 Previously in trend: Butusov case
PGO closes case against former Party of Regions member Yefremov and drops charges of ethnic hatred incitement Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) of Ukraine has closed a criminal proceeding against former head of the Party of Regions faction in the Verkhovna Rada Oleksandr Yefremov, which was initiated due to suspicion of incitement of ethnic hatred. 67 995 350
Russia Opens Criminal Cases Against Avakov and Kolomoyskyi Russian Investigative Committee opened a criminal case against Interior Minister of Ukraine Arsen Avakov and Governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region Ihor Kolomoyskyi. 42 461 329 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Former Verkhovna Rada deputy Chechetov suspected of a crime Former Party of Regions MP Mykhailo Chechetov was served a notice of suspicion in committing a crime for his role in passing of laws on January 16, 2014. A preventive measure on his detention is being decided. 153 120 318
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. 21 602 313 Previously in trend: Zelenskyi team
Former Vinnytsia region police chief Shevtsov charged with treason, - SBU The Security Service have instituted criminal proceedings against former Vinnytsia region police chief Anton Shevtsov suspected of treason. 98 630 309
Israel's PM Netanyahu faces charges of bribery, fraud, - The Independent Israel's Attorney General has ordered a criminal investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 46 388 289
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. 33 949 281
Russia's Investigative Committee opens criminal case against People's Front MP Herashchenko The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, known for its absurd cases against Ukrainian politicians, has initiated criminal proceedings against People's Front MP Anton Herashchenko. 55 915 278
Prosecutor General Lutsenko under NABU's scrutiny over alleged illicit enrichment The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) initiated criminal proceedings into alleged illicit enrichment of Prosecutor General Yurii Lutsenko. 79 499 275
PGO: criminal investigation under five articles of Criminal Code initiated against Mosiichuk Verkhovna Rada deputy, a representative of the Radical Party Ihor Mosiichuk is suspected of committing crimes under five articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. 34 172 257 Previously in trend: Detention of Mosiichuk
"NABU pressures people in Yanukovych's best traditions," - ex-MP Martynenko Former People's Front MP Mykola Martynenko claims the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine uses illegal methods during searches conducted under criminal cases where he appears as a witness. 38 330 242
Kharkiv mayor Kernes charged with murder threats, torture and false imprisonment The Prosecutor General's Office has notified Mayor of Kharkiv Hennady Kernes on suspicion of committing several crimes. 50 506 221 Previously in trend: Kharkiv mayor Kernes
Russian Investigative Committee brought criminal charges against Poltorak, Muzhenko, Balan, and Pushniakov on suspicion of genocide Russian Investigative Committee brought criminal charges against Ukraine's Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak, Chief of General Staff Viktor Muzhenko, acting Commander of the National Guard Mykola Balan, and army Component Commander Anatolii Pushniakov on suspicion of genocide and usage of prohibited means and methods of war. 33 677 219
Former Vinnytsia police Head Shevtsov’s case on high treason dismissed: "No elements of crime found" Vinnytsia region prosecutor's office confirmed that no crime had been committed by the ill-famed ex-Head of the Vinnytsia police Anton Shevtsov. 42 364 179
Prosecutor General: District 223 Has Seen Pure Fraud. Criminal Case Opened Kyiv Prosecutor's Office opened a criminal case regarding forgery of election documents and their use. 46 993 177 Previously in trend: Elections 2012
Putin's puppets in annexed Crimea filed a case against head of Mejlis Chubarov: "We are waiting for him" Putin's puppets in annexed Crimea initiated proceedings against head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People Refat Chubarov. 10 561 164
MP Martynenko's Swiss case materials handed to Yatseniuk in Verkhovna Rada. PHOTOS During today's session of the Verkhovna Rada, Poroshenko Bloc MP Serhii Leshchenko handed the materials of investigation against People's Front deputy Mykola Martynenko to Prime Minister Arsenii Yatseniuk. 47 634 151
Register of crimes committed during Euromaidan events created by Prosecutor's Office - Shokin Prosecutor General's Office established docket of crimes carried out against the Euromaidan activists during the Revolution of Dignity. 10 741 147
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. 11 989 147
Prosecutor General's Office found no cases featuring Saakashvili as suspect or defendant. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) The Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine (PGO) has found no criminal proceedings against former Odesa governor Mikheil Saakashvili that would feature him as a suspect of a defendant. 27 007 145 Previously in trend: Saakashvili deprived of Ukrainian citizenship
Vlasenko: Regime is Preparing to Arrest Me in 3 Weeks. VIDEO Serhii Vlasenko at a news conference told the press that he is not allowed to go abroad and what charges are threatened against him. 13 900 141
PGO completed pre-trial investigation into Mosiichuk’s case: MP faces up to 12 years in prison The case materials will be submitted to the court once the lawyers of Verkhovna Rada deputy from the Radical Party Ihor Mosiichuk familiarize with them. 13 276 139 Previously in trend: Detention of Mosiichuk
"PGO filed criminal case against me at request of Medvedchuk and Opposition bloc," – MP Levus The Prosecutor General's Office initiated criminal proceedings against People's Front faction MP Andrii Levus. 53 809 137
Poroshenko signs law authorizing attachment of property of any person within investigation of criminal case President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed a law that permits the seizure of property of any person in the case of its use as evidence in criminal proceedings. 50 807 134
Prosecutor General's Office served indictment to MP Dobkin. PHOTOS Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine (PGO) has served an indictment to Opposition Bloc MP Mykhailo Dobkin. 45 963 133 Previously in trend: Trial of Dobkin
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. 12 876 125
Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office to probe use of force by MP Pashynskyi, - PGO The case into brawl and shootout with participation of the Ukrainian lawmaker will be investigated by the regional prosecutor's office. 21 461 117
PGO initiated criminal case into bringing Privatbank to insolvency, - Chairman Shlapak Prosecutor General's Office has initiated a case into bringing Privatbank to insolvency. 25 781 115
PGO launches probe against NABU Chief Sytnyk over pretrial investigation disclosure, - media The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) initiated proceedings against NABU director Atrem Sytnyk for alleged divulging of preliminary investigation results. 25 843 111
Seven proceedings opened upon checking MPs' e-declarations, - Kholodnytskyi Seven juridical proceedings have been opened regarding verification of electronic declarations of the Verkhovna Rada MPs. 13 928 109
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. 18 673 100
Case against Yanukovych has to be filed in court by December, – MP Lutsenko The case against former president of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych has to be filed in court by Dec. 2015. 3 804 100
Criminal case initiated against management of Firtash companies for embezzlement of public funds - Avakov The Interior Ministry has opened criminal proceedings regarding the fact of abuse of power and embezzlement of budgetary funds by officials of Dmytro Firtash's OSTCHEM group of companies. 30 567 98
Five criminal cases initiated over turmoil outside Ukrainian parliament, - Interior Ministry Five criminal proceedings have been launched following the investigation of clashes near the building of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of Aug. 31. 6 361 92
"We must vote as Presidential Administration tells us," – independent MP Rabinovych on Opposition Bloc’s stance. VIDEO The Opposition Bloc parliamentary faction followed instructions of the Presidential Administration as for what decisions to uphold. 52 224 92
"As soon as case dismissed, I will return to work and expect apologies," - Nasirov Suspended State Fiscal Service Chief Roman Nasirov does not recognize his guilt and expects the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) offer him their apologies. 16 170 91 Previously in trend: Trial of Nasirov
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." 14 542 90
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. 8 471 88
Military Prosecutors Investigate Acts and Omissions of Former Defense Ministers and Chiefs of the General Staff The Main Military Prosecutor's Office is investigating acts and omissions of former defense ministers and chiefs of the General Staff, who undermined the defense of Ukraine. 32 961 80
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. 20 722 78
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