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The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is actively playing a pivotal role in combating corruption and ensuring justice within Ukraine. Recent operations have seen SBI collaborating with the Security Service of Ukraine to bust corruption schemes at borders with Slovakia and Hungary, leading to arrests of border guards involved in smuggling activities. This underscores SBI's commitment to transparency. They also exposed a major corruption scheme in the Dnipropetrovsk region involving inflated costs for military beds resulting in a UAH 10 million loss to the state. Furthermore, investigations into military desertion schemes and undercover criminal activities showcase their dedication to upholding military integrity. High-profile inquiries involving influential figures, including former officials, highlight their fearless approach in tackling corruption. The SBI continues to ensure justice prevails through its comprehensive investigative work.

How does the SBI investigate corrupt practices?

The State Bureau of Investigation employs thorough investigative procedures, collaborating with entities like the SSU to detect and disrupt corruption within military and border services. Their work often leads to arrests and significant charges against those involved in illegal activities.

What role does SBI play in military-related investigations?

SBI conducts investigations on military personnel suspected of desertion, theft, and other malpractices. They aim to maintain integrity within the armed forces by uncovering schemes that affect military readiness and accountability, often leading to arrests and trials of culpable individuals.

Who does the SBI collaborate with to enhance their investigations?

SBI often collaborates with the Security Service of Ukraine and other law enforcement agencies to strengthen their investigative capabilities. These partnerships are crucial in executing comprehensive inquiries and taking impactful actions against individuals and organizations involved in corruption and other crimes.

How does SBI's work impact Ukraine's fight against corruption?

SBI's investigations are instrumental in exposing deep-rooted corruption schemes that significantly erode public trust and national security. By bringing suspected individuals to justice, SBI plays a critical role in promoting transparency and accountability within governmental institutions.

Can you provide details on significant cases handled by the SBI?

The SBI has been involved in high-profile cases related to border corruption, military desertion schemes, and fraudulent activities by council deputies. These investigations have resulted in arrests and prosecutions, emphasizing their effective legal interventions and commitment to public service.

How does SBI deal with deceitful practices in military procurement?

The SBI focuses on uncovering scams, such as inflating costs of military supplies, ensuring the responsible parties face legal consequences. They also work on preventing the misuse of funds allocated for military needs, thereby protecting national defense budgets from exploitation.

How is SBI responding to illegal recruitment and desertion facilitation schemes?

SBI has been cracking down on illegal recruitment and desertion facilitation schemes, working tirelessly to identify and arrest the masterminds behind these operations. Their actions are pivotal in maintaining a disciplined and reliable military force within Ukraine.

What latest achievements has SBI made in high-risk investigations?

One of SBI’s notable achievements includes dismantling corruption networks at borders and in military procurement. They've investigated high-ranking officials, leading to substantial convictions, showcasing their unwavering dedication to upholding lawful conduct in critical sectors.

How does SBI ensure public transparency and faith in their operations?

By actively publicizing their investigative findings and conducting transparent operations, SBI reinforces public trust. Regular updates on ongoing cases and cooperative measures with other law enforcement agencies ensure their integrity and efficiency in fighting corruption.

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23 organisers of the scheme have been detained in various regions of Ukraine. SSU, SBI and National Police dismantle 11 draft-evasion schemes in various regions of Ukraine: 23 people have been detained. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), and the National Police dismantled 11 new draft-evasion schemes. As a result of coordinated operations across several regions, 23 organizers were detained. 5 720 5 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

fuel theft Official of military unit in Mykolaiv region stole hundreds of tons of fuel intended for AFU. State’s losses - over UAH 24 million, - SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers served a notice of suspicion to the head of the fuel and lubricants service of a military unit in Mykolaiv region, who systematically stole fuel intended for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 168 18 Previously in trend: Fuel theft

Two border guards in Zakarpattia planned to illegally transport men of conscription age SBI, together with SSU, has uncovered corruption schemes on border with Slovakia and Hungary. PHOTO In Zakarpattia, officers of the State Bureau of Investigation, the Security Service of Ukraine, and the Border Guard Internal Security Department disrupted illegal schemes to smuggle draft-age men across the border. 3 309 4 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

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. 1 244 5 Previously in trend: Grafters

The State Bureau of Investigation is conducting searches at the home of former Foreign Intelligence Service head Kondratiuk SBI came to search home of former FIS head Kondratiuk, - sources Investigators of the State Bureau of Investigation came to the house of the former head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Lieutenant General Valerii Kondratiuk. 4 664 7 Previously in trend: Search of Valerii Kondratiuk’s home

Organisers of illegal travel of conscripts to Europe detained in Dnipro Organisers of turnkey scheme for desertion and escape abroad detained in Dnipro, - SBI. VIDEO&PHOTOS Law enforcers detained the organisers of a scheme that helped military personnel leave the service and go to Europe, including a defendant in the case of fictitious service of a deputy from the Dnipropetrovsk region. 2 270 12 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

Property of the head of the TCR Re-registered to his mother-in-law: head of TCR in Lviv region did not declare property worth over UAH 6 million in his declarations. PHOTOS SBI officers exposed the deputy head of the Lviv regional TCR and SS, who was acting head at the time of the exposure, who concealed a house and a land plot in his declaration. He re-registered the property to his mother-in-law. 5 339 36 Previously in trend: Declaration of false information

Embezzlement in the procurement of army property in Lviv region Scheme to embezzle millions in army property purchases in Lviv region exposed, - SBI. PHOTO A former commander of a military unit in Lviv region, who is now the deputy head of the Zolochiv District Military Administration, was caught buying thousands of army beds at inflated prices. As a result, the state lost more than UAH 2.6 million. 1 320 7 Previously in trend: stealing

Traffic accident involving a NABU detective. What is known? Traffic accident involving NABU detective in Prykarpattia: SBI has launched proceedings. VIDEO+PHOTOS On 11 September, an accident involving a NABU detective occurred between the villages of Vovchatychi (Lviv region) and Pomoniata (Ivano-Frankivsk region). 3 631 16 Previously in trend: Car Accident

A munition from a Ukrainian Armed Forces fighter jet fell on Volyn. What is known? Ammunition from fighter jet fell on residential building in Volyn region - media. VIDEO A munition from a Ukrainian fighter jet fell out of a plane in the village of Kopylia, Volyn region. 10 217 59

Body of border guard found in Volyn Body of border guard was found in Volyn, with weapon nearby, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTO A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the death of a State Border Guard Service serviceman who was on duty at the state border. 3 653 2 Previously in trend: Bodies found near the border

Shabunin to be tried for evading military service Details from the State Bureau of Investigation Shabunin to be tried for evading military service: SBI completes investigation. PHOTOS The investigation into the case against the AntAC head Vitalii Shabunin has been completed. He is accused of evading military service with the assistance of a military unit commander. 19 772 141 Previously in trend: The case concerning Shabunin’s official trip Suspicion against Shabunin

Shabunin’s case: SBI changes suspicion and announces new one to commander SBI changes Shabunin’s suspicion and informs his commander of new one The State Bureau of Investigation has served a new suspicion on the commander of a military unit in Kyiv region and handed over the updated suspicion to Vitalii Shabunin, the AntAC's chairman of the board. 7 646 68 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

Updated suspicion of Shabunin by the SBI What is known Nothing about "illegal" car appeared in updated SBI suspicion - Shabunin Vitalii Shabunin, Chairman of the AntAC Board, said that the updated suspicion from the State Bureau of Investigation still does not contain information about his alleged illegal use of the car. 1 599 10 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

The State Bureau of Investigation will inform Shabunin of the updated charges What is known Investigators from State Bureau of Investigation will present Shabunin with updated charges - Anti-Corruption Action Centre SBI investigators arrived in Kharkiv region, where Vitalii Shabunin, chairman of the board of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre, serves, to serve him with a suspicion notice. 6 988 77 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

Traffic accident in Cherkasy Law enforcement officer who ran over man to death in Cherkasy has been notified of suspicion, - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers, in cooperation with the Department of Internal Security of the National Police of Ukraine, served a notice of suspicion to a senior sector inspector of the district department of the law enforcement agency in Cherkasy region, who was responsible for a fatal road accident. 2 725 7 Previously in trend: Car Accident

Officials of OP and SBI under investigation of NABU and SAPO We proposed to include officials of OP and SBI under investigative jurisdiction of NABU and SAPO, but Verkhovna Rada committee did not take this into account - Klymenko This was stated by the head of the SAPO, Oleksandr Klymenko, in an interview with ZN.ua, according to Censor.NET. 1 675 25 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

In Mykolaiv, a man died while trying to escape from police and TCR employees Man dies while fleeing from military personnel of TCR and police in Mykolaiv: SBI is investigating circumstances. PHOTO The SBI officials are investigating the circumstances of the death of a man in Mykolaiv who was fleeing from law enforcement officers and military personnel of the territorial recruitment and social support centre. 8 639 90 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR death in the TCR

Doctors helped the evaders Group of doctors who helped draft dodgers obtain disability status and leave country in exchange for bribes has been exposed – SBI. PHOTOS Investigators of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have detained and served notices of suspicion to three doctors from a Kyiv municipal hospital who profited by arranging illegal departures abroad for men of conscription age. 2 303 5 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

MP Ruschyshyn killed in accident SBI investigates traffic accident in Ivano-Frankivsk region in which MP Ruschyshyn was killed. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is investigating all circumstances of the tragic traffic accident that occurred on the evening of July 24, 2025, on the H-09 "Mukachevo–Lviv" highway near the village of Babukhiv, Rohatyn territorial community, Ivano-Frankivsk region. 6 527 47 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents Car accidents involving MPs

The SBI is investigating the Mirage-2000 accident. Investigation into crash of Mirage-2000 fighter jet in Volyn has been launched - SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation promptly, immediately after the official notification, launched a pre-trial investigation into the crash of the Mirage-2000 military aircraft in Volyn. 4 465 13 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Mirage-2000 fighter jet crash

Traffic accident involving law enforcement officers Three NABU employees have been notified of suspicion of committing traffic accident that resulted in maiming to victims, - SBI. PHOTO Based on the SBI materials, the Prosecutor General's Office has served suspicion notices to three NABU employees who committed road accidents with victims. 4 039 33 Previously in trend: Search in NABU

Two Kyiv TCR servicemen charged over death of mobilized man Mobilized man beaten to death: two Kyiv TCR servicemen charged – SBI The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has charged the deputy head of the Podilskyi TCR and a soldier of the Shevchenkivskyi TCR in Kyiv in connection with actions that led to the death of a mobilized man. 10 806 230 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Forced mobilisation

Forged documents for travel abroad Serviceman was detained in Volyn for trying to set up "business" selling fake documents for traveling abroad - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTOS A serviceman of one of the law enforcement agencies who planned to organise a "business" selling fake medical documents to evade men from service with the possibility of further travel abroad has been caught. 1 768 8 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization forgery of documents

Shabunin demands an apology from the State Bureau of Investigation What is known SBI must apologise for lies in its press release about my case, - Shabunin. VIDEO Vitalii Shabunin, Chairman of the AntAC Board and a military man, demands a public apology from the State Bureau of Investigation or a new suspicion regarding the alleged illegal use of the car, which was mentioned in the Bureau's official report. 6 352 41 Previously in trend: The case concerning Shabunin’s official trip Suspicion against Shabunin

Dzhus’s mother Mother of deceased pilot Dzhus on SBI searches in her son’s apartment: No respect for home of Hero of Ukraine The mother of the deceased pilot Andrii (Dzhus) Pilshchikov, Lilia Averianova, called the searches of her son's apartment by the SBI "disrespectful to his memory". 21 212 93 Previously in trend: Searches on Shabunin Suspicion against Shabunin Searches in Dzhus’s apartment

Pilot Dzhus SBI conducted searches in apartment of deceased pilot Dzhus. Investigative actions related to Shabunin’s case SBI investigators conducted searches in the apartment of the Hero of Ukraine, pilot Andrii "Dzhus" Pilshchikov, located in Kharkiv. Such actions of the SBI are related to the case of Vitalii Shabunin, an activist and head of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre NGO. 23 682 191 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin Searches in Dzhus’s apartment

The traitor was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He helped occupiers create "prison" in Kherson: traitor sentenced to 14 years – SBI. PHOTOS The Kherson City Court found the former deputy head of a department at the state institution "Northern Penal Colony No. 90" guilty of collaborationist activities and sentenced him to 14 years in prison. 1 179 3 Previously in trend: High treason Disclosure of collaborators

Shabunin’s case: AntAC reports procedural violations Investigation has not yet submitted motion for Shabunin’s preventive measures – AntAC Vitalii Shabunin, head of the Anti-Corruption Action Center (AntAC), has been served with multiple summonses for interrogations at the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), which he is obliged to attend. However, the investigation has not yet filed a motion to impose preventive measures. 812 8 Previously in trend: The case concerning Shabunin’s official trip Searches on Shabunin Suspicion against Shabunin

Shabunin Suspicion that Shabunin evaded military service is absurd, as he voluntarily mobilised in first days of war, - Shcherban The accusation of the head of the AntAC Vitalii Shabunin of evading military service is absurd, as he voluntarily mobilised into the army in the first days of the full-scale Russian invasion. 6 566 48 Previously in trend: Searches on Shabunin Suspicion against Shabunin

Vitalii Shabunin Zelenskyy is taking confident steps toward corrupt authoritarianism. They offer to lock me up for 5-10 years - Shabunin Taking advantage of the war, Volodymyr Zelenskyy is taking the first but confident steps towards corrupt authoritarianism. 11 849 103 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

Vitalii Shabunin "Zelenskyy ordered to lock up Shabunin at Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Headquarters" - ZN.ua President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy raised the issue of the head of the AntAC Vitalii Shabunin at a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff. 20 228 108 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

Shabunin claims that Zelenskyy has cleared the media field "Zelenskyy is building corrupt authoritarianism during martial law" - AntAC on Shabunin’s suspicion The suspicion of the AntAC head Vitalii Shabunin is an exemplary punishment to demonstrate that the authorities can do anything to anyone in the country. 3 283 32 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

Shabunin received a suspicion from the State Bureau of Investigation. Shabunin, who criticised Zelenskyy, accused of evading military service and fraud The State Bureau of Investigation has served a notice of suspicion to Vitalii Shabunin, head of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre (AntAC). 20 710 223 Previously in trend: Searches on Shabunin Suspicion against Shabunin

Shabunin SBI conducts searches at Shabunin’s place, phone seized – AntAC. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is searching Anti-Corruption Action Center (AntAC) head Vitalii Shabunin both at his duty station in the Chuhuiv district of Kharkiv region and at his home. 14 580 86

military,awol Military who first went AWOL can return without criminal liability until 30 August - SBI Service members who have voluntarily left their posts without authorization for the first time may return voluntarily by August 30, 2025, without facing criminal liability. 2 227 30 Previously in trend: Returning to the Armed Forces after AWOL

Soldier stole an armoured personnel carrier and fled in Sumy region Soldier who stole APC and fled was sentenced to 7 years in prison in Sumy region, - SBI. PHOTOS A serviceman of a Sumy region unit was sentenced to 7 years in prison for desertion and theft of military equipment. 6 323 11 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU

Criminal proceedings related to transfer pricing More than 550 criminal proceedings related to TCR are under investigation, 87 people are suspected - SBI The SBI is investigating more than 550 criminal proceedings related to the TCR, and almost 50 indictments have been sent to court. 8 807 47 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR

Traffic accident in Zhytomyr Drunk law enforcement officer causes accident in Zhytomyr: 16-year-old girl killed. PHOTO SBI officers detained and served a notice of suspicion to a law enforcement officer in Zhytomyr region who committed a fatal accident while intoxicated. 6 969 38 Previously in trend: Car Accident

sbi Dnipropetrovsk region overpaid UAH 10 million for beds for military units - SBI SBI officers, in cooperation with the SSU, have completed a pre-trial investigation against the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Housing and Maintenance Department, who allowed the purchase of 5,000 bunk beds for military units at a significantly inflated cost. 1 424 19 Previously in trend: Scandals with procurement for AFU

The soldier was selling weapons Soldier who attempted to sell stolen weapons worth over UAH 1.7 million has been detained, - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers detained and served a notice of suspicion to a serviceman who tried to illegally sell weapons that were on the balance sheet of his military unit in Donetsk region. 3 372 13 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking

In Zaporizhzhia, a law enforcement officer and a lawyer appropriated the apartments of deceased persons Appropriated apartments of deceased persons: law enforcement officer and lawyer exposed in Zaporizhzhia, - SBI. VIDEO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation served a notice of suspicion to a law enforcement officer and a lawyer who organised a scheme to misappropriate the apartments of single deceased citizens. 2 777 12 Previously in trend: 100 days of Trump Fraudulent schemes

In Dnipro, a TCR military demanded money for avoiding mobilisation Demanded money from football team for "protection" from mobilisation: TCR military to be tried in Dnipro, - SBI. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation have completed a pre-trial investigation into a serviceman of one of Dnipro's district TCR and SS who promised to "save" citizens from mobilisation for money. 4 188 40 Previously in trend: Corruption and mobilisation

were selling fuel Officers who stole fuel from military unit in Donetsk region will be tried, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation have completed a pre-trial investigation into three officers of a military unit in the Donetsk region who systematically stole fuel and lubricants. 1 310 4 Previously in trend: financial fraud

legalisation of money in the National Guard Approximately 11.5 million hryvnias embezzled: large-scale money laundering scheme by officials of National Guard unit exposed, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTOS SBI officers jointly with the SSU and with the assistance of the National Guard command exposed an accountant of a military unit who transferred part of the money to third-party accounts when calculating the salaries of all servicemen. 5 178 4 Previously in trend: financial fraud

The traitor received 15 years. Spying on Ukrainian military personnel in Zaporizhzhia: traitor sentenced to 15 years behind bars, - SBI. PHOTOS The Khortytskyi District Court of Zaporizhzhia found a former serviceman who collected data on the movement of equipment and personnel of the Defence Forces guilty of high treason and desertion. 1 082 1 Previously in trend: Sentences for high treason

Commander concealed soldier’s suicide Two officers who concealed suicide of soldier have been notified of suspicion. Family was unjustifiably paid 15 million hryvnias, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTO SBI officers served a notice of suspicion to the former first deputy commander of a military unit from Kyiv region and one of the members of the internal investigation commission. 10 421 35 Previously in trend: suicide of soldier

Dnipropetrovsk deputy served fictitiously in the Armed Forces Deputy of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council fictitiously served in Armed Forces of Ukraine for sake of her image and received over 200,000 hryvnias, - SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS SBI officers exposed a scheme of fictitious military service by a deputy of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council. All actions were aimed at creating a positive image and obtaining illegal payments from the state budget. 7 283 36 Previously in trend: Corruption and mobilisation