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The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) series of high-profile rulings highlight the court's proactive role in combating corruption in Ukraine. Recent cases involve significant figures such as former Head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, who faced a hefty UAH 140 million bail in an ongoing corruption investigation. Similarly, Olha Stefanishyna, former Ambassador, was mandated a UAH 6 million bail amid illicit enrichment charges. Highlighting HACC's extensive impact, numerous corrective measures have been imposed on officials like MP Mykola Tyshchenko and Andriy Chernyshov, enhancing transparency and accountability across governmental operations. Such rulings by HACC reinforce its commitment to addressing corruption at various administrative levels.
What is the role of the High Anti-Corruption Court in Ukraine?
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) in Ukraine is a specialized judicial body responsible for adjudicating high-profile cases related to corruption and other financial crimes. It serves to enhance legal accountability, ensuring fair proceedings and fostering trust in public institutions by combating corruption effectively.
How does the High Anti-Corruption Court decide on bail conditions?
The High Anti-Corruption Court considers several factors when determining bail conditions, including the severity of charges, the defendant's potential flight risk, and their economic status. Bail amounts are set to ensure compliance with judicial proceedings, balancing fairness with the need to deter possible misconduct.
What preventive measures can the High Anti-Corruption Court impose?
The High Anti-Corruption Court has authority to impose various preventive measures such as electronic monitoring, detention, restrictive travel measures, or bail. These measures aim to prevent obstruction of justice, safeguard investigations, and ensure attendance during court proceedings.
Can decisions by the High Anti-Corruption Court be appealed?
Yes, decisions made by the High Anti-Corruption Court can be appealed, typically to its Appeals Chamber. This ensures a level of judicial oversight and allows for reconsideration of initial rulings, respecting the legal rights of defendants while maintaining rigorous anti-corruption standards.
How does the High Anti-Corruption Court impact governmental transparency?
By holding officials accountable for corruption, the High Anti-Corruption Court significantly bolsters governmental transparency. Its rulings ensure public accountability, discourage malpractice, and foster a culture of integrity within public service, increasing civic trust in governance.
Who can be tried at the High Anti-Corruption Court?
The High Anti-Corruption Court tries cases involving public officials and individuals accused of serious corruption, financial abuses, or malfeasance affecting state interests. Its jurisdiction focuses on high-profile, complex corruption cases to uphold judicial integrity.
What notable cases has the High Anti-Corruption Court handled?
Notable cases by the High Anti-Corruption Court include those against prominent figures like Andriy Yermak, Olha Stefanishyna, and Mykola Tyshchenko, showcasing its role in tackling illicit enrichment, extortion, and government corruption, thereby influencing national anti-corruption initiatives.
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Laundering of UAH 26 million in assets: HACC indefinitely postpones decision on preventive measure for former judge Lvov The High Anti-Corruption Court has indefinitely postponed a hearing to determine a preventive measure for the former head of the Commercial Court of Cassation, Bohdan Lvov. 1 233 17 Previously in trend: Bohdan Lvov’s case
HACC upheld preventive measure imposed on Mudra The High Anti-Corruption Court has kept Iryna Mudra, the former deputy head of the Presidential Office, in custody. 1 926 10 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation Notice of suspicion against Iryna Mudra
HACC ordered NBU to investigate why banks are refusing to accept bail on Mudra’s behalf. DOCUMENT An investigating judge at the High Anti-Corruption Court has upheld a complaint lodged by the defence team of Iryna Mudra, the former deputy head of the President’s Office, alleging that banks are refusing to process a bail payment. 6 765 41 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion against Iryna Mudra
Kropyva’s driver, Kutsyi, was released from pretrial detention after posting 3 million hryvnias in bail Serhii Kutsyi (Kamrad), the driver of Kropyva—a suspect in Operation "Carthage"—was released from pretrial detention on bail of 3 million hryvnias. 3 187 28 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
Operation "Carthage": Appeals Chamber of HACC upholds detention of Kropyva’s relative Dydych The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court upheld the pretrial detention order against attorney Oleksandr Dydych, who is implicated in the "Carthage" case. 2 993 4 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
Operation Carthage: HACC Appeals Chamber considers changing Kropyva’s preventive measure The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court is considering an appeal against the preventive measure imposed on Serhii Kropyva, a former deputy head of a department at the Office of the Prosecutor General and a suspect in Operation Carthage. 3 268 20 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
HACC extends Yermak’s procedural obligations but removes ankle monitor over health risk The High Anti-Corruption Court extended the procedural obligations imposed on suspect Yermak but did not extend the requirement for him to wear an electronic monitoring device. 6 438 101 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak
’Carthage’ case: ’Muse’ Ivakhnenko remains in custody The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court has remanded Yelyzaveta Ivakhnenko (Muse), a defendant in the ‘Carthage’ operation, in custody with an alternative bail set at 20 million hryvnias. 6 364 26 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
Former "Servant of People" MP Yurchenko sentenced to 9 years in prison with partial asset confiscation for bribery The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) found Oleksandr Yurchenko, an MP elected from the "Servant of the People" party, guilty of bribery and sentenced him to nine years in prison. The case had been ongoing since 2020. 9 672 31 Previously in trend: Grafters Bribery in government
"Forrest Gump": HACC imposed preventive measure on Stolar – UAH 300 million bail The High Anti-Corruption Court imposed a preventive measure on non-factional MP Vadym Stolar, who features in the NABU and SAPO operations "Forrest Gump" and "Themis." 6 027 11 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
Operation "Carthage": Court remands driver of Prosecutor General’s Office official Kropyva in custody with bail set at UAH 3 million The High Anti-Corruption Court has remanded Serhii Kutsyi, the driver of Prosecutor General’s Office official Serhii Kropyva, who is suspected of shielding fraudulent call centres, in custody. 6 023 9 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
"Muse" Ivakhnenko wanted to serve as deputy minister of education, - SAPO prosecutor Yelyzaveta Ivakhnenko, a defendant in the "Carthage" case, discussed with Kropyva, an official at the Office of the Prosecutor General, the possibility of serving as deputy minister of education. 11 538 66 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
Ivakhnenko (Muse) has been remanded in custody: bail set at 20 million hryvnias The High Anti-Corruption Court has imposed a preventive measure on Yelyzaveta Ivakhnenko, who is implicated in the ‘Carthage’ case 25 041 77 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
Ivakhnenko, a suspect in Operation "Carthage": I knew nothing about any criminal organization Yelyzaveta Ivakhnenko, a suspect in the NABU and SAPO operation "Carthage," commented on the charges against her. 12 928 39 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
Operation "Carthage": Pre-trial measures continue to be imposed on Ivakhnenko "Muse". LIVE BROADCAST Yelyzaveta Ivakhnenko, a suspect in the NABU and SAPO ‘Carthage’ operation, is still awaiting a decision on her pre-trial measure. 8 869 23 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
HACC has imposed preventive measure on Kropyva in case involving fraudulent call centers – remand in custody with option of bail set at 120 million hryvnias The High Anti-Corruption Court has imposed a preventive measure on Serhii Kropyva, deputy head of the Department of International Cooperation at the Office of the Prosecutor General, who is suspected of covering up the activities of fraudulent call centres. The court ruled that he should remain... 8 622 43 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
HACC was considering measures of restraint for PGO official Kropyva and his assistant "Muse". VIDEO Today, 6 September, the High Anti-Corruption Court began proceedings to determine a preventive measure for Serhii Kropyva, Deputy Head of the Department of International Cooperation at the Office of the Prosecutor General. 27 315 71 Previously in trend: Operation Carthage
Operation "Forest Gump": HACC sets UAH 15 million bail for Sense Bank chairman Stupak but does not remand him in custody On Wednesday, September 2, the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) imposed a preventive measure on Oleksii Stupak, chairman of the Management Board of the state-owned Sense Bank and a figure in the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office operation... 1 906 5 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
HACC Appeals Chamber upholds preventive measure for Mudra – detention with option of UAH 20 million bail The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court upheld the preventive measure of detention with the option of UAH 20 million bail for former Deputy Head of the Office of the President and figure in the Forest Gump and Themis cases Iryna Mudra. 1 700 15 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
HACC has extended its consideration of appeal against preventive measure imposed on Mudra. LIVE BROADCAST The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court is holding a hearing to consider an appeal against the pre-trial measure imposed on Iryna Mudra, the former deputy head of the Presidential Office. 1 304 4 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation Notice of suspicion against Iryna Mudra
"Forrest Gump": Preventive measure against Presidential Office official Dubovyk remains unchanged The preventive measure imposed on Viktor Dubovyk, Director-General for Legal Affairs at the Office of the President, who is implicated in the ‘Forest Gump’ case, has been left unchanged. 2 358 11 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
High Anti-Corruption Court’s appeal left preventive measure imposed on Mykytas unchanged The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court has issued a ruling on a preventive measure against former MP Maksym Mykytas, who is implicated in the NABU investigation known as ‘Forrest Gump’. 3 847 4 Previously in trend: Case of former lawmaker Mykytas Forrest Gump operation
High Anti-Corruption Court is considering appeal to change Mykytas’s pre-trial measure LIVE BROADCAST The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court is considering an appeal against the pre-trial measure imposed on former MP Maksym Mykytas. 3 170 5 Previously in trend: Case of former lawmaker Mykytas Forrest Gump operation
"Forrest Gump": UAH 7 million bail was paid for OP official Dubovyk The full 7 million hryvnia bail has been posted for Viktor Dubovyk, the general director for legal affairs at the Office of the President, who is implicated in the "Forest Gump" case. 2 664 18 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
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. 7 148 30 Previously in trend: Uncensored
Court postpones hearing on preventive measure for Sense Bank board chairman Stupak until September 2 The High Anti-Corruption Court will resume its hearing on September 2 to consider a preventive measure for Oleksii Stupak, chairman of the management board of state-owned Sense Bank, who is implicated in the Forest Gump case. 1 600 11 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
Mudra on 20 million hryvnias bail: "I have lots of friends; I’ll try to raise that amount". VIDEO Iryna Mudra, the former deputy head of the President’s Office, who has been subject to a pre-trial measure, has commented on the bail amount of 20 million hryvnias. 5 034 61 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation Notice of suspicion against Iryna Mudra
Mudra has been remanded in custody: bail set at 20 million hryvnias and electronic monitoring bracelet The High Anti-Corruption Court has imposed a preventive measure on Iryna Mudra, the former deputy head of the President’s Office. 8 277 72 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation Notice of suspicion against Iryna Mudra
High Anti-Corruption Court imposes preventive measure on Mudra (updated). VIDEO The High Anti-Corruption Court is continuing to determine the preventive measure to be imposed on Iryna Mudra, the former deputy head of the President’s Office. 2 625 9 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation Notice of suspicion against Iryna Mudra
Mudra’s pretrial detention hearing will continue on August 25: prosecutor is insisting on 150 million bail On the morning of 25 August, the High Anti-Corruption Court will continue proceedings to determine a preventive measure for Iryna Mudra, the former deputy head of the President’s Office, who is implicated in the ‘Forrest Gump’ case. 3 398 32 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation Notice of suspicion against Iryna Mudra
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... 6 432 27 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation Notice of suspicion against Iryna Mudra
HACC considers preventive measure for Mudra. LIVE BROADCAST Today, August 24, the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) continued its hearing on a preventive measure for former Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Iryna Mudra. 7 025 65 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
Budanov on Mudra case: "Let’s wait and see what court has to say" The Head of the President’s Office, Kyrylo Budanov, has commented on the ‘Forest Gump’ investigation by the anti-corruption authorities, which involves officials from the President’s Office, including the now former Deputy Head of the President’s Office, Iryna Mudra. 16 656 96 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
Zelenskyy appoints new HACC judges: needed to unlock EUR 300 million from EU President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees appointing 16 judges to the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC). The appointments are required to secure between EUR 250 million and EUR 300 million from the EU under the Ukraine Facility programme. 1 774 25 Previously in trend: Ukraine Facility Appointment of judges
Mudra on NABU’s Forest Gump case: "I deny committing any unlawful criminal acts". VIDEO The High Anti-Corruption Court will continue its hearing on imposing a preventive measure on former Deputy Head of the Office of the President Iryna Mudra on Monday, 24 August. She denies the NABU allegations in the Forest Gump case. 5 394 41 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation Notice of suspicion against Iryna Mudra
Mykytas remanded in custody: bail set at UAH 30 million The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) imposed a measure of restraint on former MP Maksym Mykytas, who is implicated in the Forest Gump case. 7 244 60 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
HACC is deciding on pretrial measure for Mudra: SAPO is requesting her arrest with bail set at 150 million hryvnias. VIDEO&PHOTOS The High Anti-Corruption Court has begun a hearing to determine a preventive measure for Iryna Mudra, the former deputy head of the President’s Office. 9 157 74 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation Notice of suspicion against Iryna Mudra
Court continues to decide on pretrial measure for Mykytas: SAPO is requesting his arrest with bail set at 200 million hryvnias. LIVE BROADCAST The High Anti-Corruption Court is considering a preventive measure for former MP Maksym Mykytas, who is implicated in the "Forrest Gump" case. 5 094 40 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation
Pre-trial measure will be decided for Mudra today – High Anti-Corruption Court The High Anti-Corruption Court will today decide on a preventive measure for Iryna Mudra, the former deputy head of the President’s Office. 4 353 41 Previously in trend: Forrest Gump operation Notice of suspicion against Iryna Mudra
"Green tariff" case: Appeals Chamber of HACC authorized special investigation into Shurma and his brother, who are in hiding abroad The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court overturned the investigating judge’s decision and authorized a special pretrial investigation into three suspects in a case involving the alleged embezzlement and money laundering of funds on an exceptionally large scale. Among those... 4 941 15 Previously in trend: Searches at Shurma’s Shurma’s case
HACC upholds ruling requiring Yermak to wear electronic bracelet The High Anti-Corruption Court considered an appeal by the defence team of former Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak concerning the use of an electronic bracelet as a monitoring measure. 1 870 21 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak
Stefanishyna has still not posted UAH 6 million bail in illicit enrichment case – HACC Former Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Olha Stefanishyna failed to post the required UAH 6 million bail by the evening of 11 August in a case involving possible illicit enrichment. 2 105 19 Previously in trend: Stefanishyna suspicion
Preventive measure has been imposed on Stefanishyna: bail of 6 million hryvnias. VIDEO Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the US, has been subject to a precautionary measure in a case concerning illicit enrichment. 4 754 43 Previously in trend: Stefanishyna suspicion
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. 815 1 Previously in trend: Confiscation of unjustified assets
HACC removes electronic bracelet from former Deputy PM Chernyshov The High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine ruled to ease the preventive measure for former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksii Chernyshov, partially rejecting a request by prosecutors of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office to extend some of the previously imposed restrictions. 2 437 42 Previously in trend: Chernyshov’s case
HACC lifted procedural obligations imposed on Tymoshenko The High Anti-Corruption Court has ruled to lift the procedural obligations previously imposed on Yulia Tymoshenko, the leader of the "Batkivshchyna" parliamentary faction. 2 669 72 Previously in trend: Tymoshenko’s Case
HACC has imposed pre-trial measure on "Servant of People" MP Tyshchenko: bail of 10 million hryvnias The High Anti-Corruption Court has imposed a preventive measure on MP Mykola Tyshchenko in a case involving the extortion of $1 million in unlawful benefits, money laundering and the inclusion of false information in his declaration 3 889 24 Previously in trend: Tyshchenko’s case
Tymoshenko case: Appeals Chamber of HACC denied request to transfer case to another court The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court denied a motion filed by Yulia Tymoshenko, leader of the "Batkivshchyna" faction in the Verkhovna Rada, to transfer her criminal case to another court. She is accused of offering unlawful benefits to members of the Verkhovna Rada. 1 361 16 Previously in trend: Tymoshenko’s Case
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