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Bribery, a persistent issue in Ukraine, has seen numerous cases unveiled in 2025. From high-ranking officials to local employees, corruption permeates various levels of government and public service. Noteworthy cases include a Deputy Prosecutor in the Zaporizhzhia Region under investigation for a $40,000 bribe and a state enterprise director accused of accepting ₴3 million for land allocation. The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) have been instrumental in exposing these illicit activities. Moreover, military-related bribery cases, such as smuggling draft dodgers and issuing false medical reports for mobilization evasion, highlight the intersection of corruption and national security. The ongoing revelations underscore the critical need for comprehensive anti-corruption measures to uphold the rule of law in Ukraine.

What are recent instances of bribery involving Ukrainian officials?

Recent instances include a regional prosecutor demanding a $10,000 bribe, and the Deputy Prosecutor of Zaporizhzhia Region being investigated for a $40,000 bribe. High-value cases also involve $1 million demands by Lviv's commercial court chairmen and $85,000 by a People's Deputy. Various military officials have also been implicated in bribery related to evading mobilization and issuing false disability reports.

How have Ukrainian authorities responded to bribery cases?

The authorities, including the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), and Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), have actively investigated and detained numerous individuals involved in bribery. High-profile trials and convictions demonstrate a commitment to tackling corruption, though challenges remain given the scale of these issues.

What are common schemes of bribery related to mobilization in Ukraine?

Common schemes involve military officials and medical personnel taking bribes to issue false documentation for disability or demobilization, enabling individuals to evade service. Others have organized illegal border crossings for draft dodgers or offered "comfort tours" for evasion, with fees amounting to thousands of dollars or euros. These actions undermine Ukraine's military integrity and highlight the necessity of anti-corruption efforts in the defense sector.

Can you detail a significant bribe case involving a Ukrainian military official?

One significant case involved an Odesa military unit commander who extorted 30% of his subordinates' salaries over seven months. The case highlights the abuse of power and the detrimental effect on morale and unit cohesion. Such cases are a focus for anti-corruption entities in Ukraine, aiming to cleanse the military of corrupt practices.

What role do anti-corruption agencies play in Ukraine's bribery investigations?

Anti-corruption agencies like the NABU and SAPO play a crucial role in identifying, investigating, and prosecuting bribery cases. These agencies have been effective in uncovering schemes involving high-level officials and law enforcers, as well as municipal and regional employees. Their efforts are vital to promoting transparency and adhering to legal standards, although continuous vigilance and resources are needed to sustain the momentum against corruption.

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Yevhen Pyvovarov and Olha Savchenko "Vote trading" in Rada: "servants of people" Savchenko and Pyvovarov were paid almost 36.7 million hryvnias, - media Two MPs from the "Servant of the People" party, Olha Savchenko and Yevhen Pyvovarov, who are suspected of receiving illegal benefits for voting in the Verkhovna Rada, have been paid a total of almost 36.7 million hryvnias in bail. 2 838 22 Previously in trend: Bribery in government Bribing MPs for voting

Border Guard official detained over bribes for spare parts, OPG says SBGS official demanded 110,000 hryvnias in "kickbacks" for spare parts supplies to military units An official of the State Border Guard Service (SBGS) of Ukraine has been detained for demanding a bribe over the supply of spare parts for military units. 2 666 4 Previously in trend: Grafters

A soldier asked for a bribe from the family of a Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier State Bureau of Investigation detained military officer from Dnipropetrovsk region who promised to arrange rotation of soldier from front line in exchange for bribe Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, in cooperation with the Security Service of Ukraine, detained a soldier from one of the units in the Dnipropetrovsk region who promised the family of a soldier who had been in the combat zone for a long time to include him in the rotation lists in exchange for a bribe. 1 180 7 Previously in trend: Bribery in army

Bribes for Rada votes: HACC sets bail for 5 MPs "Vote trading" in Rada: HACC sets bail from UAH 16.6 to UAH 40 mln for five Servant of People MPs The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has set restraint measures in the form of bail for five MPs from the Servant of the People faction suspected in a case over taking bribes for "needed" votes in the Verkhovna Rada. 2 501 36 Previously in trend: payments in envelopes to servant of the people Bribing MPs for voting

HACC reviews restraint measure for MP Olha Savchenko HACC selects measure of restraint for Servant of People Savchenko in case over bribes for votes in Rada The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) considered a motion to impose a restraint measure on serving Servant of the People lawmaker Olha Savchenko. She is suspected of involvement in a group that allegedly took bribes on a regular basis for decisions during votes in the Verkhovna Rada. 2 652 24 Previously in trend: Bribing MPs for voting

HACC orders bail for Servant of the People MP Kisiel suspected of bribes for votes Measure of restraint selected for Servant of People Kisiel suspected of taking bribes for votes – media A measure of restraint has been selected for Yurii Kisiel from Servant of the People, who is suspected of taking bribes for votes. 6 356 23 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukraine Bribery in government Wiretapping at Yurii Kisiel’s place

Rada Five Servant of People MPs served suspicion notices over bribes for "needed" votes in Verkhovna Rada – NABU (updated) NABU and SAPO have served suspicion notices on members of an organised criminal group that operated in Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada and ensured that MPs systematically received bribes for "needed" votes on draft laws. 7 460 82 Previously in trend: Grafters Bribery in government Bribing MPs for voting

NABU NABU exposed group of people’s deputies who received bribes for voting in Verkhovna Rada, searches are underway at Kisel’s house Following an undercover operation, NABU and SAPO exposed an organised criminal group that included current members of the Ukrainian parliament. 24 216 123 Previously in trend: Grafters Bribery in government

NABU, SAPO expose Volyn and Lutsk council members in $30,000 bribe case $30,000 for construction in Lutsk: NABU and SAPO expose Volyn lawmakers in corruption case. PHOTOS The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have exposed members of the Volyn Regional Council and Lutsk City Council for allegedly receiving an illegal benefit. 2 512 11

Judge of the Volovets District Court of Zakarpattia detained for bribery "And for bread?": District court judge in Zakarpattia negotiates with witness about "candy" worth $1,300. VIDEO The High Anti-Corruption Court has chosen a preventive measure in the form of detention with an alternative of 1 million hryvnia bail for a judge of the Volovets District Court in Zakarpattia, who offered to cancel the arrest of 20 cubic metres of timber for a bribe of 1,300 dollars. 4 900 34 Previously in trend: Grafters

Arrest of prosecutor for bribery Koriukivka district prosecutor detained while taking $2,500 bribe – Kravchenko. PHOTO 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. 12 791 27 Previously in trend: Grafters Corruption in law enforcement agencies

Skorokhod Skorokhod demands $250,000 bribe: "What am I here, some f#cing genie in bottle? I can hire guys to beat sh#it out of you in alley.". VIDEO The National Anti-Corruption Bureau has released a video in which MP Anna Skorokhod demands US$250,000 from an entrepreneur and hurls obscenities at him, threatening him if he fails to pay. 27 483 188 Previously in trend: Searches at Anna Skorokhod’s house

Searches at MP Skorokhod’s home: suspected of bribery Searches carried out at Servant of People Skorokhod, suspected of extorting $250,000 bribe – media The Security Service of Ukraine, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office in Kyiv have exposed a group led by MP Anna Skorokhod. The parliamentarian is suspected of receiving bribes. 16 445 91 Previously in trend: Grafters Searches at Anna Skorokhod’s house

Judge Oleksandr Pelykh Judge Pelykh caught taking bribe mobilised into Ukraine’s Armed Forces Judge Oleksandr Pelykh of the Volovets District Court in Zakarpattia region, who was detained while taking a bribe, has been mobilised. 15 060 100 Previously in trend: Grafters

A corrupt woman was discovered at Energoatom. What is known? Official of Energoatom branch demanded monthly "interest" from contractor: bribe-taker was detained The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) exposed the deputy director general of the Atomenergomash branch of the Energoatom joint-stock company for soliciting and receiving unlawful benefits from a representative of a contracting company. 3 517 13 Previously in trend: Grafters

In Odesa region, border guards twice refused bribes Two bribe-givers were exposed on border with Moldova. VIDEO+PHOTOS During the day, border guards of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi detachment recorded two attempts at bribery. 1 622 5 Previously in trend: Grafters

Major of the Armed Forces of Ukraine suspected of bribery Demanded $7,000 for transfer to another military unit: in Donetsk region, major of Armed Forces of Ukraine was notified of suspicion - Prosecutor’s office. PHOTOS In the Donetsk region, a major, head of the financial and economic service of one of the military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, was served a notice of suspicion. 1 049 10 Previously in trend: Bribery in army

In Chernivtsi, places in postgraduate programmes were sold for $4,500 Education scandal in Chernivtsi: places in postgraduate programmes were sold for $4,500. PHOTO Prosecutors in the Chernivtsi region, together with the police, exposed a scheme to sell postgraduate places in three universities at once. 3 839 23 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Corruption and mobilisation Corruption in Ukraine

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." 2 819 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. VIDEO 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. 3 721 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. PHOTOS 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. 5 909 20 Previously in trend: Grafters

The bribe-taker helped transfer to the rear Man who had boasted of his connections in Ministry of Defence and demanded $15,000 for transferring soldier to rear detained, - Office of Prosecutor General. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of prosecutors from the Prosecutor General's Office, a man who offered illegal services to influence personnel decisions in the Armed Forces of Ukraine was exposed. 1 695 5 Previously in trend: Grafters

traitor from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Foreign Ministry diplomat sold Ukrainian passports to Russians for leaving to EU, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service's Counterintelligence Service and the National Police, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, exposed a scheme to "legalise" Russian citizens in the European Union. 7 394 26 Previously in trend: Foreign Ministry diplomat sold Ukrainian passports to Russians

Border guards demanded a bribe from a colleague for transferring him to the rear Demanded $5,500 for transferring soldier to rear: two border guards detained in Khmelnytskyi region. PHOTOS Two border guards who demanded a bribe from a colleague from a combat unit to transfer him to the rear unit were detained and notified of suspicion in Khmelnytskyi region. 1 343 5 Previously in trend: Grafters

An SSU officer demanded a bribe. NABU referred the case to court. SSU employee and two individuals who demanded $300,000 bribe will stand trial, - NABU The NABU and SAPO have referred to court cases involving the head of the Department for the Protection of National Statehood of the SSU and two other individuals accused of extortion. 21 266 10 Previously in trend: Grafters

bribe for evading military service $6,500 for concealing AWOL case: corruption scheme blocked in Khmelnytskyi region. PHOTO Police in Khmelnytskyi have blocked another corruption scheme: a local resident demanded $6,500 in exchange for not reporting a case of AWOL. 1 141 1 Previously in trend: Grafters AWOL in AFU

bribe-taker military TCR Female employee of TCR in Chernihiv region detained for promising to remove draft dodger from wanted list for 20,000 UAH. PHOTO A female employee of a district territorial center of recruitment and social support in Chernihiv region demanded and received a bribe in exchange for removing from active search a conscript evading military service. 11 761 33 Previously in trend: Corruption in TCR

bribes for AWOL Company commander in Dnipropetrovsk region took bribes for concealing fact of AWOL, - National Police. PHOTO A 52-year-old company commander of a reserve battalion of a military unit demanded about 10,000 hryvnias per month for not informing the command about his subordinates' unauthorised departure from the military unit. 5 362 18 Previously in trend: Bribe-takers in military units

corruption in the procurement of electronic warfare equipment NABU exposes Servant of People MP over scheme to procure drones and electronic warfare systems at inflated prices. PHOTOS (updated) Today, 2 August 2025, a number of measures were taken to expose the persons involved in the commission of a corruption crime. 20 235 113 Previously in trend: Grafters

Bribe for an SSU officer SSU official demanded $300 thousand bribe: investigation completed, case files opened - NABU The NABU and the SAPO opened a case file on suspicion of extortion of undue advantage against the head of the sector of the Department for the Protection of National Statehood of the Security Service of Ukraine and two other people. 6 213 21 Previously in trend: Grafters

National Police prevented contract killing of witnesses in Dnipro They offered $1 million bribe to police and $100,000 for contract killing of witnesses: two lawyers detained in Dnipro. PHOTOS In Dnipro, law enforcement officers have charged two lawyers who offered 1 million dollars to police officers to avoid criminal liability for their client, and 100 thousand dollars for the intentional murder of witnesses in criminal proceedings. 4 950 16 Previously in trend: Grafters

The Security Service of Ukraine has uncovered customs fraud in four regions of Ukraine Customs raids in Ukraine: Deputy Director of State Customs Department detained for profiting from draft dodgers. PHOTOS Law enforcement carried out a large-scale operation to dismantle criminal schemes at customs. In particular, a high-ranking State Customs official was detained on bribery charges in Kyiv, and other schemes were blocked simultaneously in three border regions. 12 024 11 Previously in trend: Bribe takers at customs offices

Mayor of Berdychiv Serhii Orliuk detained. What is the reason? Berdychiv mayor Orliuk detained in Zhytomyr region. Receipt of bribe under investigation. PHOTOS Berdychiv city mayor Serhii Orliuk has been detained by law enforcement on charges of bribery and extortion. 5 026 14 Previously in trend: Grafters

BES officer served with notice of suspicion BES detective and police investigator caught soliciting $150,000 bribe from businessman – NABU The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have exposed a Bureau of Economic Security (BES) detective and a Kyiv region police investigator for soliciting a $150,000 bribe from a company executive. 2 361 15 Previously in trend: Grafters

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. PHOTO Law enforcement officers exposed a prosecutor from a regional prosecutor’s office department for soliciting an unlawful benefit. 18 588 16 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Corruption in the Prosecutor’s Office

Deputy Prosecutor of Zaporizhzhia region Maksymenko Deputy Prosecutor Maksymenko, suspected of bribery, joins AFU – ACAC Nataliia Maksymenko, Deputy Prosecutor of Zaporizhzhia Region, who is under investigation by NABU and SAPO for soliciting and accepting a $40,000 bribe, has joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 6 053 62 Previously in trend: Corruption in the Prosecutor’s Office

Serviceman assisted draft dodgers $50,000 for smuggling group of draft dodgers: soldier and his accomplice detained, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTO SBI officers detained and served a notice of suspicion to a serviceman from Kyiv and a resident of Kharkiv who planned to smuggle four men of military age across the state border. The total amount of the "comfort tour" was USD 50 thousand. 1 610 9 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

NABU State enterprise director took ₴3 million bribe for allocating land for construction – NABU The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have served a former director of a state-owned enterprise with a notice of suspicion for accepting a bribe in the form of a discount on real estate in Kyiv. 2 117 1 Previously in trend: Bribe for land allocated for construction

In Mykolaiv, man will be tried for bribery to secure release of mobilised soldier Together with TCR employee, he demanded bribe for "release" of mobilised soldier: intermediary will be tried in Mykolaiv, - SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation sent to court an indictment against a resident of Mykolaiv who, together with an employee of the local RTCR and SS, extorted a bribe from relatives of a person liable for military service. 1 621 1 Previously in trend: Bribery in army

In Dnipropetrovsk region, a law enforcement officer will be tried for promising to "remove" the data of draft dodgers from the wanted list in exchange for a bribe Dnipro law enforcement officer to stand trial for taking bribe in exchange for "removing" draft dodgers’ data from TCR wanted database – SBI. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has completed a pre-trial investigation into a law enforcement officer from Dnipro who allegedly offered, for a fee, to delete information about draft evaders from the wanted database for military service. An indictment has been submitted to the court. 986 2 Previously in trend: Grafters Evasion from mobilization

Andrii Smirnov is suspected of extorting $100,000 Former deputy head of Presidential Office Smirnov is additionally suspected of receiving $100,000 bribe, - media Anti-corruption authorities suspect former deputy head of the Presidential Office Andrii Smirnov of taking a $100,000 bribe. 5 318 51

Attempted to bribe a border guard and travel abroad He tried to bribe border guard with $1,500: man detained in Volyn while attempting illegal border crossing – SBGS. PHOTOS A citizen of Ukraine was detained at the Ustyluh checkpoint who offered a State Border Guard Service serviceman $1500 for assistance in illegal border crossing. 2 551 14 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

bribe Extorted $500 from wounded serviceman for granting disability: traumatologist detained in Kramatorsk. PHOTO In Kramatorsk, a traumatologist who demanded a bribe from a serviceman for assigning a disability group was exposed. 1 720 11 Previously in trend: bribe-taking doctors

Vinnytsia MP extorted bribe from wife of fallen Armed Forces soldier for son’s demobilisation Vinnytsia region deputy demanded bribe from wife of fallen Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier in exchange for her son’s demobilization – SSU. PHOTO The Security Service and the National Police detained a deputy of a village council in Vinnytsia region who, together with a local lawyer and his accomplice, extorted money from the family of a fallen Ukrainian soldier. 8 677 27 Previously in trend: Grafters

Law enforcement officers who extorted bribes from entrepreneurs exposed in Odesa region Extorted bribes from entrepreneurs under threat of mobilisation: two law enforcement officers exposed in Odesa region - SBI. PHOTOS The SBI and the SSU exposed two law enforcement officers who forced entrepreneurs to pay bribes by threatening to mobilise their employees. 4 254 13 Previously in trend: Bribery in government Forced mobilisation

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. 1 312 3 Previously in trend: Bribery in government

SBI uncovers scheme of transferring military to rear for bribes Scheme of transferring military to rear for bribes exposed: four organisers served suspicion notices - SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation has uncovered a scheme to illegally transfer military personnel from the front line to rear units for bribes. 2 435 22 Previously in trend: transferring military personnel to rear

customs officer detained on bribe Head of customs post in Lviv region, who "covered black imports" of electronics to Ukraine, detained on receiving $23,000 bribe - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service and the National Police detained the head of a customs post in Lviv region. 6 873 21 Previously in trend: Grafters

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