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Throughout 2026, the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) has been central in battling corruption in Ukraine, making significant strides in exposing high-level misconduct. Among the highlighted cases, SAPO advanced charges against various officials, including deputy directors and former MPs, regarding extortion, bribery, and asset laundering. Collaborating closely with the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), SAPO revealed intricate schemes, from misappropriations in reactive armor procurement to unlawful benefits in political settings. Key operations such as 'Carthage' and 'Forrest Gump' have underscored SAPO's ongoing dedication to maintaining integrity in public offices, reflecting its pivotal role in reducing corruption in strategic sectors.
What is the role of the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office?
The SAPO is tasked with overseeing and prosecuting high-profile corruption cases in Ukraine. It works alongside NABU to investigate illegal activities within governmental and other high-level sectors, ensuring the enforcement of anti-corruption laws and maintaining public trust.
Who collaborates with the SAPO in their anti-corruption efforts?
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) is a primary collaborator with SAPO, working together on investigations and operations. These joint efforts have led to significant exposure of fraudulent activities, enhancing accountability in Ukraine's public sector.
What are some notable operations conducted by SAPO in 2026?
In 2026, SAPO engaged in major operations like 'Carthage' and 'Forrest Gump,' focusing on uncovering extensive corruption schemes. These operations targeted illegal financial activities and misappropriations, particularly within strategic governmental sectors.
How has SAPO addressed corruption in the military sector?
SAPO has actively pursued cases of bribery and embezzlement within the military sector. This included tackling cases of unlawful benefits related to military procurement and ensuring that funds intended for defense are properly utilized, thereby supporting Ukraine's national security.
What high-profile figures have been implicated in SAPO investigations?
Several high-profile individuals have been implicated, including former MPs and senior officials from various government departments. Notably, cases against former officials like Mykytas and Yermak revealed extensive networks of corruption and led to significant legal proceedings.
How does SAPO work to ensure transparency in its operations?
SAPO ensures transparency through regular briefings and public communications about ongoing investigations and court cases. By doing so, they maintain public trust and demonstrate their commitment to fighting corruption comprehensively and transparently.
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HACC remands "Carthage" case suspect Demianchuk in custody without bail On November 6, the High Anti-Corruption Court remanded Oleksandr Demianchuk (Consultant), a suspect in Operation "Carthage" and deputy head of a division within the Criminal Investigation Directorate of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Kyiv region, in custody without bail. 5 174 17 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
SAPO seeks custody for SSU General Duka with bail set at UAH 100 million – prosecutor The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) will ask the court to remand SBU General Serhii Duka, a suspect in the "Carthage" case, in custody with the option of UAH 100 million bail. 1 546 14 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
HACC hearing on SSU General Duka: SAPO prosecutor’s motion to recuse judge rejected. VIDEO The prosecution (SAPO) sought the recusal of High Anti-Corruption Court Judge Volodymyr Voronko over restrictions on public access to the hearing on pre-trial restrictions for SSU General Serhii Duka. 6 657 7 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
"Carthage" case: NABU and SAPO have announced five suspects in a cover-up of illegal business activities; those implicated include high-ranking officials from SSU and National Police. VIDEO Detectives from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and prosecutors from the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have served notices of suspicion on five members of a criminal organisation which, according to the investigation, provided a cover for fraudulent... 7 194 20 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
SSU has confirmed searches at its staff members’ premises: We are in favour of objective investigation The Security Service of Ukraine has confirmed that the NABU and the SAPO are carrying out searches at the premises of SSU staff. 3 560 14 Previously in trend: NABU searches offices of SSU officers
NABU and SAPO are conducting searches at premises of top SSU officials The NABU and the SAPO are conducting searches at the premises of top officials of the Security Service of Ukraine. 7 894 92 Previously in trend: NABU searches offices of SSU officers
Operation Carthage: Former Prosecutor General’s Office official Tymoshenko remanded in custody with bail set at UAH 8 million As part of Operation Carthage, an investigating judge of the High Anti-Corruption Court ordered a pretrial measure for a former head of a department at the Prosecutor General’s Office, another member of the criminal organisation within the office. 3 143 8 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
NABU and SAPO have completed their investigation into State Special Communications Service’s drone procurement scheme: losses to state amount to 254 million hryvnias The National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office have concluded their pre-trial investigation into allegations of misconduct at the State Special Communications Service during the procurement of drones for the Ukrainian Defence Forces in 2023. 2 324 13 Previously in trend: Procurement of drones Drone procurement corruption
NABU and SAPO are conducting searches at home of National Bank Governor Pyshnyi, - Honcharenko and Zhelezniak (updated) On the morning of 21 October, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) are conducting investigative measures against Andrii Pyshnyi, Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU). 7 208 47 Previously in trend: Searches carried out in Pyshny’s premises
European Commission concerned about "systematic pressure" on NABU and SAPO and calls for SBU reform – draft report The European Commission considers Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies effective and independent, but is sounding the alarm over attempts to pressure the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO). In a draft annual report on... 1 934 10 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Pressure on NABU Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence
"Zolotoy Mandarin" case sent to court A prosecutor from the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) has submitted an indictment to court, based on materials from a pretrial investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), in a case involving the misappropriation and laundering of more than UAH... 4 504 9 Previously in trend: Lohvynskyi case
NABU tracks down ex-judge Leonov, sentenced to 11 years for demanding $30,000 bribe but fled. PHOTO The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office located and detained Andrii Leonov, a former judge of the Babushkinskyi District Court of Dnipropetrovsk. He had evaded an 11-year prison sentence for bribery for more than three years.... 5 866 20
Prosecutor General’s Office denies notice of suspicion against NABU Director Kryvonos The Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) said that the notice of suspicion against NABU Director Semen Kryvonos had no legal existence and that the corresponding entries in the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations had been cancelled. 7 103 24 Previously in trend: Suspicion of Kryvonos
Carthage suspects knew about searches, information leak occurred. SSU took part in attack on NABU and SAPO – Kryvonos During Operation Carthage, NABU detectives acted strictly within the law, based on rulings by investigating judges of the High Anti-Corruption Court. 11 586 12 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
Kryvonos: We do not wish to politicise any of activities of NABU and SAPO NABU Director Semen Kryvonos commented on Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s possible involvement in the attack on anti-corruption bodies, describing it as an attempt to politicise the situation. 3 723 23 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage Suspicion of Kryvonos
NABU Director Kryvonos and SAPO head Klymenko respond to Kravchenko’s allegations. VIDEO NABU Director Semen Kryvonos and SAPO head Oleksandr Klymenko are holding a media briefing on the situation involving former Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko. 5 553 16 Previously in trend: Resignation of Ruslan Kravchenko Kravchenko’s resignation Suspicion of Kryvonos
Kravchenko signed notice of suspicion against wife of SAPO head Klymenko, – Honcharenko Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko has signed a notice of suspicion against the wife of SAPO head Oleksandr Klymenko. 29 386 36 Previously in trend: Suspicion of Kryvonos
Case against senior Ukrzaliznytsia official over extortion of $100,000 sent to court – SAPO Today, 9 September 2026, a prosecutor from the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) submitted an indictment to court against the deputy director responsible for environmental safety at JSC Ukrzaliznytsia’s Department of Traffic Safety, Occupational Safety and Environmental... 992 3 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukrzaliznytsia
Zelenskyy met yesterday with heads of SSU, DIU and Presidential Office, then with heads of NABU, SAPO and Kravchenko President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met on September 7 with the heads of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), the Presidential Office, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), and... 6 056 36 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU Operation Carthage
Authorities are preparing series of attacks on NABU and SAPO – journalist Tkach Amid the "Carthage" and "Forrest Gump" anti-corruption investigations, the authorities are once again preparing a series of attacks on the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO). 9 501 41 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Forrest Gump operation Operation Carthage
SAPO has confirmed that safe containing cash is linked to Operation ’Carthage’, but it was not found at OGP The Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office stated that the photograph of a safe containing money, released by NABU, relates to the ‘Carthage’ special operation, although the safe itself was not found on the premises of the Office of the Prosecutor General. 22 624 19 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
In addition to covering up for call centres, OPG official Kropyva is suspected of laundering assets worth nearly 90 million hryvnias, - SAPO prosecutor During a hearing at the High Anti-Corruption Court, a prosecutor from the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) stated that Serhii Kropyva, deputy head of the Department of International Cooperation at the Office of the Prosecutor General, who is accused of covering up... 8 338 19 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
Official at Prosecutor General’s Office suspected of ties to fraudulent call centres – NABU (updated) NABU and SAPO are conducting a special operation to uncover a criminal organisation led by an official of the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine. 6 094 28 Previously in trend: Corruption in the Prosecutor’s Office Fraudulent schemes Dismantling call center networks
Mykytas could have paid 10 million hryvnias in single instalment for Mudra’s daughter’s education in New York, - SAPO The Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) suspects that former MP Maksym Mykytas may have covered the costs of a two-year course for the daughter of Iryna Mudra, the former deputy head of the Office of the President, at an educational institution in New York. 63 251 26 Previously in trend: Case of former lawmaker Mykytas Forrest Gump operation
Investigation did not cooperate with Mykytas to obtain recordings of Mudra’s conversations; this is impossible, - SAPO The investigation did not cooperate with former MP Maksym Mykytas when it obtained recordings of a conversation involving Iryna Mudra, former deputy head of the President’s Office, as part of Operation ‘Forrest Gump’. 4 895 13 Previously in trend: Case of former lawmaker Mykytas Forrest Gump operation
4.5 million UAH bribe demanded for acceptance of EW for AFU: NABU and SAPO expose two military officers for bribery. PHOTOS Anti-corruption authorities have caught two military personnel taking bribes; they had demanded an unlawful benefit from company representatives in exchange for ensuring the unhindered acceptance of electronic warfare equipment. 21 064 29 Previously in trend: Bribery in army
Corruption scheme involving construction project in Lutsk: NABU and SAPO expand list of suspects The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have expanded the list of suspects in a corruption scheme involving officials from the regional and city councils in Volyn region. 1 569 7 Previously in trend: Corruption involving MPs
Love, betrayal and sudden women’s illnesses: How did they try to save top corruption suspect Iryna Mudra? / Uncensored. VIDEO The High Anti-Corruption Court remanded former Deputy Head of the Office of the President Iryna Mudra in custody for two months, setting bail at UAH 20 million. The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office had requested UAH 150 million. 7 172 30 Previously in trend: Uncensored
Mindich gave cash to Mudra, implicated in "Forest Gump" case, for Halushchenko’s bail – SAPO Businessman Timur Mindich, a figure in the NABU "Mindichgate" case, provided former Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Iryna Mudra with the cash needed to post bail for former minister Herman Halushchenko. 18 066 40 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Forrest Gump operation
Mudra and Mykytas, who are implicated in ’Forrest Gump’ case, discussed destruction of evidence and measures to conceal their activities ahead of NABU searches The former deputy head of the Presidential Office, Iryna Mudra, who is implicated in the ‘Forrest Gump’ and ‘Themis’ cases, complains in a conversation with former MP Maksym Mykytas that she is unable to find out the details of the investigation against her and is keen to ‘wipe’ her phone before... 6 459 27 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation Notice of suspicion against Iryna Mudra
EU pledges support for anti-corruption efforts after meeting with NABU and SAPO heads. PHOTO On Friday, 21 August, ambassadors of European Union member states met with National Anti-Corruption Bureau Director Semen Kryvonos and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office Head Oleksandr Klymenko. 2 397 9 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Forrest Gump operation
SAPO prosecutor reveals names of all individuals implicated in "Forrest Gump" and "Themis" cases. LIST A prosecutor from the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) has named all individuals mentioned in connection with NABU’s "Forrest Gump" and "Themis" operations. 36 646 109 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
Operation "Themis": NABU exposes corporate raiding scheme worth hundreds of millions organized by figures in "Forrest Gump" case. VIDEO&PHOTOS The NABU and the SAPO have uncovered a scheme by individuals implicated in Operation ‘Forrest Gump’ to carry out raider takeovers of property and other assets through unauthorised interference with the Ministry of Justice’s information (automated) networks. 14 066 82 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
Currently, searches are underway at deputy head of OP, Mudra: Stolar and Mykytas are implicated in the NABU case, - media (updated) Currently, NABU and the SAPO are conducting searches at the residence of Iryna Mudra, deputy head of the Office of the President, as part of an announced special operation. 16 067 92 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine
NABU and SAPO are conducting a special operation to expose criminal group involving MPs and senior officials from Presidential Office The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) are conducting a special operation to expose a criminal organisation operating under the leadership of a current and a former Member of the Ukrainian Parliament, with the... 7 872 41 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine National Anti-Corruption Bureau
Former Odesa region judge Dobrov sentenced to 7 years for accepting UAH 50,000 bribe The High Anti-Corruption Court sentenced the former acting chairman of the Kominternivskyi District Court in the Odesa region to seven years in prison. The judge was found guilty of accepting a bribe of nearly UAH 50,000. According to media reports, the former judge is Pavlo Dobrov. 2 092 13 Previously in trend: Grafters Bribery in courts
107 suspects and UAH 1.18bn for state: NABU and SAPO sum up six months of fight against high-level corruption During the first six months of 2026, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office maintained a high pace of investigations, focusing on uncovering large-scale schemes in strategic sectors. 744 6
HACC upholds SAPO claim: proceeds from sale of former Justice Ministry official’s Range Rover to be recovered as state revenue The High Anti-Corruption Court granted a claim filed by the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and ordered more than UAH 909,000 in proceeds from the sale of a car previously recognised as an unjustified asset to be recovered as state revenue. 835 1 Previously in trend: Confiscation of unjustified assets
Misappropriation of UAH 102 million in tank reactive armour procurement: NABU and SAPO complete investigation, case to go to court The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have concluded the pre-trial investigation into the criminal proceedings concerning the misappropriation of 102 million hryvnias during the reactive armour procurement for the Ukrainian... 881 5 Previously in trend: Corruption in defence
NABU and the SAPO on anniversary of "cardboard protests": We continue to fulfil our mandate of trust. VIDEO The National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office have issued a statement to mark the anniversary of the ‘cardboard protests’ calling for the restoration of the independence of the NABU and the SAPO. 1 215 13 Previously in trend: Protests against the NABU and SAPO law New law regarding NABU and SAPO
NABU exposes scheme to embezzle over UAH 150 million from National Guard: 8 people served notices of suspicion – SAPO. PHOTO The National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office have served eight people with notices of suspicion in a case involving the embezzlement of more than UAH 150 million belonging to the National Guard of Ukraine. The suspects include National Guard... 3 696 16 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds Searches in the National Guard
Accomplice in bribery case involving MP Skorokhod reached plea deal: he received suspended sentence and must make donation to Armed Forces of Ukraine The HACC approved a plea agreement with a co-defendant in a case involving $250,000 in illicit benefits for influencing decisions on National Security and Defense Council sanctions. The defendant was sentenced to 5 years of imprisonment with a probationary period and agreed to transfer 700,000... 1 914 11 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Skorokhod
Commission for recruitment competition for posts at SAP is preparing to begin its work, - OGP The selection panel for the competition to fill vacant administrative posts at the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office is preparing to begin its work. 535 0 Previously in trend: Anti-corruption reforms
SAPO is requesting seizure of nearly 5 million hryvnias in unjustified assets from Deputy Prime Minister Kuleba The Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) has appealed to the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) requesting that it rule that assets worth nearly 5 million hryvnias acquired by Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Kuleba are of unjustified origin. 2 047 10 Previously in trend: Confiscation of unjustified assets
Court fined former head of Kremenchuk TCR nearly 3 million hryvnias for unjustified assets, - SAPO A panel of judges at the High Anti-Corruption Court granted the claim filed by a prosecutor from the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office against the former head of the Kremenchuk District Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support. 1 431 13 Previously in trend: Corruption in TCR
Lawyer who attempted to bribe prosecutors from SAPO with $200,000 was sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison A Kyiv-based lawyer who attempted to bribe prosecutors from the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) has been sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison. 948 14 Previously in trend: Grafters
Former Supreme Court chief Kniaziev agrees to plea deal: 5 years in prison with confiscation and over $1M to support AFU The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has approved a plea agreement between a prosecutor of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) and former Supreme Court chief Vsevolod Kniaziev, who was exposed in May 2023 receiving an especially large unlawful benefit. 4 465 30 Previously in trend: Case of Supreme Court judge Kniaziev
State Border Service official and drone manufacturer suspected of demanding $1 million bribe, - SAPO. VIDEO The Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) have exposed an official from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the owner of a private drone manufacturing company, who are suspected of extorting $1 million in bribes. 1 589 4 Previously in trend: Production of drones Procurement of drones
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