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The role of prosecutors in Ukraine has recently been highlighted due to several high-profile incidents and corruption cases. In the Lviv region, a fatal traffic accident involving a district prosecutor resulted in the death of a young girl and injury to her brother, raising serious concerns about accountability. Corruption is another pressing issue, with prosecutors exposed for soliciting substantial bribes to sway investigations. Additionally, the ownership of lavish properties by prosecutors' relatives has ignited discussions about undeclared wealth. These events have intensified scrutiny over prosecutors, highlighting the need for reforms within Ukraine's judicial system to restore trust and enforce stricter ethical standards. Keywords like prosecutor misconduct, corruption, and judicial reform are critical in this discourse.

What are the implications of the Lviv accident involving a prosecutor?

The tragic accident in Lviv, where a prosecutor was involved in a crash that resulted in the death of a girl, underscores the urgent need for accountability and justice within Ukraine's legal system. This event has brought public outcry and demands for strict legal repercussions for those in power who misuse their positions, highlighting systemic issues within the prosecution bodies.

How are prosecutors in Ukraine linked with corruption?

Prosecutors in Ukraine have been linked with corruption through various means, including soliciting bribes to influence legal proceedings. High-profile cases have exposed the extent of these activities, involving large sums and illustrating the deep-rooted issues of corruption that plague the legal system, calling for significant reforms.

What wealth ownership issues exist among Ukrainian prosecutors?

Many Ukrainian prosecutors' relatives have been found owning luxury properties, sparking debates about undeclared wealth and financial transparency within the prosecution ranks. Such findings have raised concerns about the integrity and accountability of prosecutors, emphasizing the need for rigorous checks on asset declarations and financial investigations.

What reforms are needed to address issues with prosecutors in Ukraine?

To address the issues involving prosecutors in Ukraine, comprehensive reforms are needed. These should include stringent anti-corruption measures, improved transparency in asset declarations, enhanced accountability mechanisms, and clear disciplinary procedures to ensure that prosecutors adhere to ethical and legal standards.

How is the Ukrainian government responding to prosecutor corruption issues?

The Ukrainian government is under increasing pressure to respond to prosecutor corruption issues. Efforts have been made to review and possibly overhaul the legal procedures relating to prosecutorial conduct, though continuous public pressure and international oversight may further hasten reforms aimed at restoring the credibility and trust in Ukraine's judicial system.

What measures have been implemented to tackle bribery in the prosecution office?

Measures to tackle bribery within the prosecution office have included investigations by specialized bodies like the NABU and SAPO, which actively expose and prosecute corrupt officials. These actions aim to dismantle bribery networks and ensure that integrity is upheld within prosecutorial functions, reinforcing the rule of law.

How does the public perceive the role of prosecutors amid corruption scandals?

The public perception of prosecutors amid corruption scandals is generally negative, with widespread dissatisfaction and mistrust towards officials implicated in unethical practices. This negative sentiment fuels calls for sweeping reforms and more transparent legal practices to ensure justice and accountability are served.

What is the impact of ongoing legal cases against corrupt prosecutors in Ukraine?

Ongoing legal cases against corrupt prosecutors in Ukraine are critical in highlighting the systemic issues within the judicial system, serving as cautionary tales and potentially deterring future misconduct. Successful prosecutions could lead to heightened public confidence and a stronger rule of law if accompanied by comprehensive reforms.

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Cyberattack hits law enforcement agencies in Ukraine and NATO countries Hackers linked to Russia hacked over 170 accounts of Ukrainian prosecutors Hackers linked to Russia have hacked into dozens of accounts belonging to Ukrainian prosecutors and investigators, gaining access to official correspondence and internal data. 1 544 23 Previously in trend: russian cyberattacks

Lviv region prosecutor served with suspicion notice after fatal crash Hit two children at crosswalk: prosecutor who caused fatal crash in Lviv region served with notice of suspicion A prosecutor of the Sheptytskyi District Prosecutor’s Office, who on February 24 caused a traffic accident in the Lviv region in which a 14-year-old girl was killed and her 10-year-old brother was injured, has been served with a notice of suspicion. 3 795 29

A traffic accident occurred with the participation of an employee of the Kherson Regional State Administration Child killed, another hospitalized in Lviv region road accident involving prosecutor – Kravchenko On February 24, a fatal traffic accident involving a prosecutor's office employee occurred in the Lviv region: a child was killed, and another was hospitalized. The driver has been detained, and the investigation is under the control of the Office of the Prosecutor General. 4 217 25 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

Glacier Premium Apartments complex in Bukovel Relatives of three prosecutors and former member of Vinnytsia MMC own elite apartments "Glacier" in Bukovel, - media Among the investors in the luxury apartment complex "Glacier Premium Apartments" in Bukovel, which officially opened on the first day of 2026, there are many officials of various levels. In particular, relatives of three prosecutors, as well as close associates of a number of officials.  10 236 54 Previously in trend: Owners of Bukovel apartment complex

Kazak Former head of Mykolaiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office Kazak registered as disabled, sued for pension and left for Sweden, - media Former head of the Mykolaiv Regional Prosecutor's Office Dmytro Kazak, while abroad, won a pension of over 156,000 hryvnias in a Ukrainian court. 40 470 167 Previously in trend: Fake disability Pensions for prosecutors Prosecutors’ wealth

Arrest of prosecutor for bribery Koriukivka district prosecutor detained while taking $2,500 bribe – Kravchenko Investigators of the State Bureau of Investigation, under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the General Inspectorate of the Prosecutor General’s Office, have detained a prosecutor from the Koriukivka District Prosecutor’s Office in Chernihiv region while taking a bribe. 12 921 27 Previously in trend: Grafters Corruption in law enforcement agencies

Prosecutor General Kravchenko After inspection by QDCP, 74 prosecutors with disability status dismissed, and another 66 removed from their posts, - Kravchenko In Ukraine, 74 prosecutors with disability status were dismissed from the prosecutor's office following a comprehensive review by the Qualification and Disciplinary Commission of Prosecutors. Another 66 employees were dismissed from administrative positions. 4 399 33 Previously in trend: Fake disability among prosecutors

Former prosecutor from Crimea sentenced to 15 years for treason Former Crimean prosecutor sentenced to 15 years for treason The court found the former prosecutor of the Prosecutor's Office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea guilty of treason (Part 1, Part 2 of Article 111 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). He was sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment with confiscation of property. 2 080 8 Previously in trend: Sentences for high treason

Real estate of prosecutor and judge Hrabets Judge-and-prosecutor Hrabets family purchased property with market value of $1 million – media 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... 17 418 41

Prosecutor and lawyer incited to give a $3.5 million bribe Prosecutor exposed for soliciting $3.5 million bribe taken into custody with bail set at ₴4 million On October 10, 2025, an investigating judge of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC), acting on a motion by NABU detectives approved by a SAPO prosecutor, imposed a measure of restraint on a prosecutor from the Office of the Prosecutor General who, together with two attorneys, had been exposed for inciting the payment of a $3.5 million bribe to have a criminal proceeding investigated by NABU closed on the basis of the so-called "Lozovyi amendments." 3 043 19 Previously in trend: Grafters Corruption in the Prosecutor’s Office

хабарники Prosecutor and lawyers exposed for soliciting $3.5 million bribe served with notices of suspicion – NABU The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have notified a Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) prosecutor and several lawyers of suspicion after uncovering a scheme to incite a $3.5 million bribe. 3 923 12 Previously in trend: Grafters

Prosecutor and lawyer incited to provide a $3.5 million bribe OPG prosecutor and lawyer solicited $3.5 million bribe to "bribe" SAPO prosecutors and HACC judges, - NABU The NABU and the SAPO have exposed a prosecutor of the Prosecutor General's Office and a lawyer who offered a suspect in one of the NABU cases to provide a bribe to close the proceedings. 6 100 20 Previously in trend: Grafters

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 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. 15 713 87 Previously in trend: Prosecutors’ wealth

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 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. 7 886 57 Previously in trend: Prosecutors’ wealth

Employee of prosecutor’s office Molochnyi runs over a woman to death Employee of Prosecutor’s Office Molochnyi, charged with woman’s fatal hit-and-run, remanded in custody without bail Prosecutor’s Office employee Andrii Molochnyi, who committed a fatal hit-and-run in Kyiv and attempted to flee the scene, was remanded in custody without bail. 6 861 22 Previously in trend: Employee of Prosecutor’s Office Molochnyi runs over woman

Accident involving prosecutor Molochnyi Woman hit by prosecutor’s office employee died in hospital. Molochnyi was drunk behind wheel, - Kravchenko A woman hit by a prosecutor in a pedestrian zone in Kyiv died in hospital. 23 740 201

Prosecutor hits woman Prosecutor’s office employee Molochnyi hit woman in pedestrian zone in Kyiv and tried to flee scene of accident The day before, in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv, prosecutor Andrii Molochnyi hit a woman and tried to flee the scene of an accident. 23 778 190 Previously in trend: Car Accident

Prosecutor Malieiev on the Supermom show Where expensive housing comes from Prosecutor Malieiev explained housing shown in "Supermom": relatives had provided house for filming Prosecutor Oleksandr Malieiev explained that in fact his family does not live in the elite house shown in the "Supermom" programme. 15 309 38 Previously in trend: Declaration of false information Prosecutor Malieiev’s family on Supermum show

General Prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko 348 prosecutors with disabilities to be referred to QDCP. No indulgences – Kravchenko General Prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko has decided to refer prosecutors with disability status to the Qualification and Disciplinary Commission of Prosecutors (QDCP) for review. Currently, there are 348 such individuals remaining in the prosecution bodies. 8 173 30 Previously in trend: Fake disability Fake disability among prosecutors

Prosecutors under the age of 40 receive a pension How it is possible 6 prosecutors under 40 receive pensions. All thanks to legal collision - media A significant number of prosecutors retire before the age of 50 due to benefits provided by law. 5 420 51 Previously in trend: Pensions for prosecutors

Prosecutor of the regional prosecutor’s office exposed for bribery Prosecutor from regional prosecutor’s office detained for demanding $10,000 bribe to "resolve issue" in proceeding Law enforcement officers exposed a prosecutor from a regional prosecutor’s office department for soliciting an unlawful benefit. 18 681 16 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Corruption in the Prosecutor’s Office

16 prosecutors with fake disabilities dismissed in Khmelnytskyi region 16 prosecutors with disabilities dismissed in Khmelnytskyi, 47 still hold positions – media Only 16 prosecutors with disabilities have been dismissed from the Khmelnytskyi Regional Prosecutor’s Office following a scandal involving mass issuance of medical certificates with allegedly fake diagnoses. 2 784 24 Previously in trend: Fake disability

Poltava prosecutor Pleskach sued for special pension Poltava prosecutor Pleskach wins court case for special pension: received over 1 million for less than a year - media Oleh Pleskach (42), a former first deputy prosecutor and current employee of the Poltava regional prosecutor's office, succeeded in court in obtaining a special pension for his length of service. The amount of the pension is 90% of his salary. 15 156 111 Previously in trend: Pensions for prosecutors

HACC convicts ex-MP and ex-prosecutor for $40,000 bribe Bribe of $40,000 for removal of obstacles to business: ex-prosecutor and ex-deputy from Odesa region convicted - HACC The High Anti-Corruption Court has convicted a former deputy head of the Izmail local prosecutor's office and a former deputy of the Odesa regional council for taking a bribe. 1 429 3 Previously in trend: Bribery in government

Former US federal prosecutor Aber found dead Former US federal prosecutor Aber found dead: she was investigating Russian crimes Former federal prosecutor Jessica Aber was found dead. She was investigating a number of important cases, including those involving Russian citizens and companies that violated US laws. 32 144 78

Prosecutors with disabilities in Khmelnytskyi region. Results of audit Out of 78 prosecutors in Khmelnytskyi region, only one has disability confirmed, 55 more to be examined - Ministry of Health The Ministry of Health checked the medical records of prosecutors in Khmelnytskyi region. Currently, out of 78 prosecutors in the region, six are not recognised as persons with disabilities. 15 016 90

Prosecutors with disabilities in Khmelnytskyi region Only 3 prosecutors in Khmelnytskyi region have had their disability confirmed, 56 have not been checked in 2 months - Ariev The Ministry of Health is conducting an inspection of prosecutors in the Khmelnytskyi region who have disabilities. Within 2 months, only 3 of them have been confirmed as persons with disabilities. 57 757 42

How many prosecutors with disabilities were dismissed Only 5 out of more than half thousand prosecutors with disabilities were fired - Shabunin Only 5 prosecutors with disabilities were dismissed after the inspections. 65 864 75

Fraud with disability: two prosecutors and two MSEC officials suspected Illegally received disability: two prosecutors and two MSEC officials suspected Two district prosecutors and two MSEC officials are suspected of fraud and forgery. 16 919 23

Prosecutor Oleksii Oliinyk Former head of Khmelnytskyi regional prosecutor’s office Oliinyk continues to work as prosecutor after disability scandal - AntAC The former head of the Khmelnytskyi Prosecutor's Office, Oleksii Oliinyk, who resigned amid the disability scandal, continues to work as a prosecutor, having been appointed to the position of a prosecutor in the regional prosecutor's office. 11 392 47

Corruption scheme with fake disability certificates among prosecutors Up to 10% of all prosecutors in Ukraine have status of people with disabilities As of November 2024, 524 prosecutors in Ukraine are officially persons with disabilities, but there are no heads of regional prosecutor's offices among them. 4 460 43

Катерину Коваль, яка зривала конкурс на голову САП, призначили членкинею КДКП "Servants" appointed Koval, who disrupted competition for head of SAPO, as member of QDCP - Shabunin The Law Enforcement Committee of the Verkhovna Rada has appointed Kateryna Koval, who was the head of the competition commission for the head of the SAPO, as a member of the Qualification and Disciplinary Commission of Prosecutors. 44 289 46

Донецька обласна прокуратура 25 prosecutors of Donetsk regional prosecutor’s office receive pensions as persons with disabilities There are 25 prosecutors with disabilities working in the prosecutor's office of the Donetsk region. 11 590 26

Запорізька обласна прокуратура Zaporizhzhia Regional Prosecutor’s Office refuses to disclose number of prosecutors with disabilities The Zaporizhzhia Regional Prosecutor's Office did not provide information on the number of working prosecutors with disabilities. 8 695 62

Кіровоградська обласна прокуратура 16 prosecutors with disabilities work in Kirovohrad region’s prosecutor’s office There are 16 prosecutors with disabilities working in the Kirovohrad Regional Prosecutor's Office. 16 621 25

ОГП Six heads of prosecutor’s offices resigned, they received increased pensions - Kostin Five heads of regional prosecutor's offices and the head of one of the specialized defense prosecutor's offices have written letters of resignation. 6 685 58

Херсонської обласної прокуратури In Kherson Regional Prosecutor’s Office, 2 employees receive disability pension The Kherson Regional Prosecutor's Office reported that 1 prosecutor and 1 civil servant receive a disability pension. 3 159 18

Прокурори з інвалідністю в Київській міській прокуратурі 20 prosecutors in Kyiv City Prosecutor’s Office have second and third disability groups In the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office, 13 prosecutors have the third group of disability, and 7 prosecutors have the second group. 9 467 27

Бутусов про корупцію в МСЕК та прокурорів з інвалідністю NSDC on MSEC and prosecutors "with disabilities" | Yurii Butusov Censor.NET Editor-in-Chief Yurii Butusov will comment live on the NSDC meeting on the situation with corruption in the MSEC and the large number of prosecutors with "disabilities". 9 350 32

Олексій Олійник Head of Khmelnytskyi Regional Prosecutor’s Office Oliinyk resigns voluntarily - Prosecutor General’s Office By order of Prosecutor General Oleksii Oliinyk, the head of the Khmelnytskyi Regional Prosecutor's Office was dismissed from the administrative post of his own accord. 17 260 104

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. 16 876 84

Заступниця прокурора Запорізької області затримана на хабарі Deputy Prosecutor of Zaporizhzhia region is detained for bribe of USD 40 thousand - NABU The NABU and SAPO exposed a deputy prosecutor of the Zaporizhzhia region for taking a bribe. 12 781 45 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Grafters

Суд підтвердив довічне ув’язнення екскерівнику Миколаївської окружної прокуратури Герману за держзраду Court confirms life imprisonment for former head of Mykolaiv District Prosecutor’s Office Herman, who collected intelligence information for occupiers - SSU The Court of Appeal has upheld a life sentence for the former head of the Mykolaiv District Prosecutor's Office who worked for Russia. 5 729 27 Previously in trend: War

У Києві затримали прокурора, який вкрав 4,2 млн грн Kyiv prosecutor seized UAH 4.2 million, which was recognized as material evidence - Prosecutor General’s Office The prosecutor of one of Kyiv's district prosecutor's offices took possession of UAH 4.2 million, which was recognised as material evidence. 11 889 62

гуцуляк Prosecutor of Kyiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office Hutsulyak settled in cottage community where houses cost from UAH 18 million - media 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. 14 714 110 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

частяков Special Prosecutor’s Office of Central Region has launched investigation into death of Zaluzhnyi’s assistant Chastiakov Under the procedural guidance of the Kyiv Specialized Defense Prosecutor’s Office of the Central Region, procedural guidance is being carried out in criminal proceedings on the death of the Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Major Hennadii Chatiakov. 14 012 142 Incidents

сиводєд Media: Prosecutor in Chervinskyi Syvoded case was detained for hooliganism, while prosecutor Kobets’ family is engaged in business in occupied territories High-profile cases of Chongar demining, theft in Ministry of Defence and intelligence officer Chervinskyi are under jurisdiction of prosecutors from Office of Prosecutor General Syvoded and Kobets. Syvoded was detained in a state of intoxication for breaking a shop window and throwing himself at passers-by. Kobets’ family, according to media reports, is still in the occupied territories and is engaged in business. 16 551 56 Ukrainian Politics

обстріл,харків Consequences of morning rocket attack on Kharkiv: woman was injured, house and school were damaged As a result of the morning shelling of Kharkiv, a civilian resident was injured. Under the procedural guidance of the Novobavarian District Prosecutor's Office of Kharkiv, a pre-trial investigation into the criminal proceedings was initiated on the fact of violation of the laws and customs of war. 5 177 6 Previously in trend: War

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