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The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has been at the forefront of addressing various illegal activities across Ukraine. Recently, pre-trial investigations reveal significant corruption within governmental and military sectors. Cases such as Deputy Buznytskyi obtaining a central Kyiv apartment almost freely and the exposé on procurement fraud highlight serious breaches in ethical conduct. Concurrently, multiple evasion schemes, including falsified documentation to avoid military service, have been dismantled. The comprehensive investigation and recovery of state losses signify SBI's commitment to maintaining integrity and transparency. With exposure of overpayment and fraudulent schemes, ongoing investigations continue to showcase SBI's pivotal role in safeguarding Ukrainian interests.

How is the SBI tackling draft evasion schemes in Ukraine?

The State Bureau of Investigation has uncovered various draft evasion schemes, including fake documentation and mobilization deferrals. By working closely with law enforcement, SBI remains vigilant in identifying and dismantling networks that illegally assist conscripts in avoiding military service.

What significant corruption cases has the SBI been involved in recently?

Recently, the SBI has investigated multiple high-profile corruption cases, including the acquisition of a Kyiv apartment by a top official at a significantly undervalued price and systemic procurement fraud involving military supplies. These actions highlight ongoing efforts to combat unethical conduct within government sectors.

What measures does the SBI implement to prevent military resource misappropriation?

The SI actively investigates and prevents the misappropriation of military resources through strategic operations and collaborations with the National Police and Security Services. This includes tackling embezzlement, fraudulent procurements, and thefts within military units to preserve Ukraine's national interests.

How effective has the SBI been in recovering losses to the Ukrainian state?

The SBI demonstrates significant effectiveness in recovering state losses by exposing corruption, fraud, and financial mismanagement schemes. Through diligent investigations and judicial proceedings, the bureau has safeguarded millions of hryvnias, emphasizing its role in financial recovery and accountability.

What role does the SBI play in Ukraine's fight against corruption and crime?

The State Bureau of Investigation serves as a crucial entity in Ukraine's battle against corruption and crime. By overseeing investigations into governmental and military misconduct, unveiling criminal networks, and fostering transparency, the SBI upholds justice and lawfulness across the nation.

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Road accident in Odesa Fatal Odesa crash involving serviceman leaves one dead and over 10 injured: SBI establishes circumstances of accident. PHOTOS Officers of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) are establishing the circumstances of a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on 7 April 2026 at about 7:40 a.m. on Balkivska Street in Odesa. 4 858 10 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

New charges brought against head of National Park in Mykolaiv region "Dead souls" and exemptions from mobilisation: new suspicions announced against national park head in Mykolaiv region. PHOTOS Officers of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have uncovered new facts of unlawful activity by the head of the Biloberezhzhia Sviatoslava National Nature Park in Mykolaiv region and served him with additional notices of suspicion. 2 023 2

A soldier will stand trial for the death of a mother and the injury of a child Fatal road accident in Kyiv: serviceman to face trial after mother killed, child injured. PHOTOS Staff of the State Bureau of Investigation have completed a pre-trial investigation into a serviceman who caused a fatal traffic accident in the capital. 6 864 25 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

Battery commander sold UAVs: earned over 10 million hryvnias Sold "vampires" and "mavics" intended for AFU: SBI has exposed battery commander in Kharkiv region. VIDEO&PHOTOS A battery commander who organized the sale of drones intended for the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the front lines has been detained in the Kharkiv region. 4 325 51 Previously in trend: Abuse in defence sector

The State Bureau of Investigation is conducting a pre-trial investigation into Bezuhla SBI conducts pre-trial investigation against Bezuhla under four articles The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is conducting a pre-trial investigation against People's Deputy of Ukraine Mariana Bezuhla. 5 327 34 Previously in trend: Bezuhla in Rada

Scandal in Volyn: TCR mobilised an elderly man using force TCR employee in Volyn beat fisherman and used a stun gun, - SBI. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has detained the head of a unit within one of the departments of the Kovel Regional Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support, who, according to the investigation, together with other military personnel, used excessive force against a 60-year-old man during an attempt to mobilise him. 9 011 137 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR

Buznytskyi UAH 9 instead of 10 million: top SBI official Buznytskyi gets apartment from SSU in central Kyiv almost for free – media. VIDEO In 2024, Dmytro Buznytskyi, Deputy Head of the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI), privatised an official apartment from the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) in central Kyiv in 2024 for UAH 9.47. 6 216 35

The SBU, the State Bureau of Investigation and the National Police have uncovered a further four evasion schemes SSU, SBI and National Police uncover 4 more "draft evasion" schemes. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), and the National Police have uncovered new draft evasion schemes and detained the organizers of the operations in different regions of Ukraine. 1 711 4 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

The police officer opened fire with his service weapon SBI is investigating shooting in Zaporizhzhia: police officer shot and killed assailant who was threatening him with weapon Officials from the SBI have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding an incident in Zaporizhzhia in which a law enforcement officer used his service firearm. The incident resulted in the death of a man. 4 536 35 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU Shooting in Zaporizhzhia

Since the start of the year, the SBI has established losses to the state amounting to almost 346 million hryvnias Since start of year, SBI has established losses to state amounting to almost 346 million hryvnias. INFOGRAPHICS Combating corruption and the misuse of state resources remains one of the State Bureau of Investigations’ key priorities. This involves not only exposing offences but also recovering the losses incurred to the state. 419 3

Losses on timber purchases for the Armed Forces Overpayment of 25 million hryvnias for purchase of timber for military: deputy commander of unit in Chernihiv region to stand trial, - SBI. PHOTO The pre-trial investigation into the deputy commander of a military unit in the Chernihiv region, who caused the state losses of almost 25 million hryvnias during the procurement of timber, has been completed. The indictment has been sent to court. 794 2 Previously in trend: Embezzlement in procurement of firewood for AFU stealing

suspicion of SBI Sold drones intended for defense of South: SBI reported suspicion to head of military unit warehouse Employees of the State Bureau of Investigations have exposed the head of a warehouse at one of the military units in the Odesa region, who is suspected of stealing drones and equipment intended for the defense of the southern region. 2 444 22 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of military property

TCR Military officer beat a man while checking his documents Beat man while checking his documents: District TCR military officer from Lviv region to stand trial, - SBI. PHOTO The pre-trial investigation into a serviceman from the Shevchenkivskyi District Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centre in Lviv, who caused a man to suffer a broken shoulder bone, has been completed. The indictment has been sent to court. 4 166 85 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Unlawful actions of the TCR

Border guard to stand trial in Odesa region: details He promised to ferry people across river to Romania for $3,000: border guard to stand trial in Odesa region. VIDEO+PHOTOS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation have completed a pre-trial investigation into a State Border Service officer who offered men illegal exit from Ukraine. 1 355 5 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

purchase of bread for the military Purchase of bread for National Guard soldiers in Khmelnytskyi region: new abuses exposed. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of the National Police's Internal Security Department, have uncovered new abuses in the procurement of bread for National Guard units in the Khmelnytskyi region. 2 712 4 Previously in trend: defense procurement stealing

In Chernihiv region, the State Bureau of Investigation uncovered a scheme to evade mobilisation Fictitious "teachers" instead of front: SBI exposes mobilization evasion scheme in Chernihiv region. VIDEO Officers of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have served a notice of suspicion on the president of one of the educational institutions in the Chernihiv region. 2 685 31 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

SBI exposes Oberih scheme helping nearly 100 men dodge draft SBI exposed service members and ex-law enforcement officer who tampered with "Oberih" and removed nearly 100 men from military register Officers of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) exposed and shut down an interregional group that had been systematically interfering with state registries and arranging draft evasion for nearly 100 men liable for military service. 1 583 4 Previously in trend: Removal from military registration

The State Bureau of Investigation detained a military commander from Rivne region SBI detained military head from Rivne region for registering military personnel for rear positions. PHOTOS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), with the assistance of the National Police, detained the head of a regional centre of one of the military units in the Rivne region. 3 813 8 Previously in trend: Corruption and mobilisation

Former military officer demanded money from the family of a fallen defender: what is known? Serviceman detained for demanding 500,000 hryvnias from family of fallen defender in Vinnytsia region – SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS A former soldier from one of the Vinnytsia region units was caught red-handed demanding money from the family of a fallen defender. 5 238 20 Previously in trend: Extortion of funds

stole equipment for air defence Platoon commander stole and sold equipment for air defence in Kyiv region: he was notified of suspicion, - SBI. PHOTO In the Kyiv region, employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), together with the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), exposed the commander of a platoon of one of the military units of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He appropriated equipment used for combat duty and airspace protection in the Kyiv region. 4 659 33 Previously in trend: Air defence operation in Kyiv region

Teacher beat cadet Commander of Air Force University training group beat cadet and is hiding from investigation, - SBI. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) exposed the commander of one of the training groups of the Air Defence Faculty of the Ivan Kozhedub National Air Force University in Kharkiv. 4 317 10 Previously in trend: Beating of servicemen

The official helped military personnel to leave the country illegally AFU training centre official assisted illegal departure of servicemen abroad. VIDEO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation have completed a pre-trial investigation into the chief of staff, deputy commander of the training battalion at one of the training centres for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) personnel. 1 603 6 Previously in trend: Corruption and mobilisation Illegal border crossing

In Kropyvnytskyi, the SBI detained an officer of the regional TCR and SS 20 thousand dollars for "reservation" - in Kropyvnytskyi, SBI detained officer of regional TCR and SS. VIDEO+PHOTOS With the assistance of the Security Service of Ukraine, employees of the State Bureau of Investigation exposed a serviceman of the Kirovohrad Regional TCR and SS who had organised a scheme to earn money by evading mobilisation. 4 112 17 Previously in trend: Corruption in TCR

court Ex-officer from Lviv region gets life sentence for betraying Ukraine: fled to Moscow and leaked data on Ukraine’s Armed Forces equipment – SBI A former officer from the Lviv region who, while on leave abroad, fled to Russia and passed information to the occupiers about his unit’s military equipment and the deployment of its personnel has been sentenced to life imprisonment. 10 558 106 Previously in trend: High treason

Logistics major embezzled funds for military food supplies Spent over 10 million on clothes and Bali: logistics major of one of Airborne Forces brigades was informed of new suspicions. VIDEO The rear major of one of the Airborne Forces brigades, who was caught taking bribes, has been notified of new charges. 9 574 42 Previously in trend: Bribe-takers in military units

Acting Head of the State Environmental Inspection Oleksandr Subbotenko Inaccurate data worth UAH 26 million in declaration: SBI investigates actions of acting head of State Environmental Inspection Subbotenko On 3 February 2026, the Office of the Prosecutor General registered criminal proceedings into the inclusion of false information in the annual declaration of Oleksandr Subbotenko, acting head of the State Environmental Inspection of Ukraine. 1 141 6 Previously in trend: Declaration of false information

Vice-rector of military academy to stand trial Vice-rector of military academy who involved subordinates in building his house to stand trial. PHOTOS Prosecutors of the Khmelnytskyi Specialized Prosecutor’s Office in the field of defense of the Western Region have referred to court the case of the vice-rector for logistics of a military academy who, according to the investigation, involved subordinates in the construction of his private house on the outskirts of Khmelnytskyi. 2 926 7 Previously in trend: Corruption in law enforcement agencies

schemes for evaders Channel for smuggling draft evaders via mountain trails to Romania uncovered: five organisers detained. VIDEO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation are investigating the illegal transfer of men of conscription age across the state border of Ukraine. 2 680 8 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed Detention of draft dodgers at the border

A group of employees who stole fuel from locomotives was exposed In Kyiv, law enforcement officers exposed scheme to steal diesel fuel from Darnytsia locomotive depot. VIDEO+PHOTOS A group of employees of the Darnytsia locomotive depot who stole fuel from diesel locomotives has been exposed. 2 818 8 Previously in trend: Fuel theft

FSB agent sentenced to 15 years in prison: what is known FSB agent who set up video traps to direct strikes on Zaporizhzhia was sentenced to 15 years in prison Based on evidence gathered by counterintelligence, the Main Directorate of Internal Security of the Security Service of Ukraine, and investigators from the State Bureau of Investigations, an FSB agent who was detained in Zaporizhia in October 2023 was sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. 715 1 Previously in trend: High treason Conviction of adjusters

The State Bureau of Investigations and the Office of the Prosecutor General are investigating the sale of ARMA land to the Lyovochkin family Law enforcement open case over ARMA land sale to Liovochkin The Office of the Prosecutor General and the State Bureau of Investigations are conducting a pre-trial investigation into possible violations in the activities of ARMA. 13 337 19 Previously in trend: Corruption in Ukraine

Lieutenant Colonel of the State Border Guard Service and his brother took conscripts abroad Lieutenant colonel of State Border Guard Service and his brother from Russian Federation took more than 70 conscripts abroad. VIDEO The Prosecutor General's Office continues to expose schemes for illegally transporting men of conscription age abroad. 6 751 27 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Supply of defective mines: the SBI has provided details Billions in losses from supply of defective mines to Armed Forces: SBI has revealed details The State Bureau of Investigations has revealed details of a large-scale deal involving the supply of substandard mines for Ukraine's defence needs. 6 723 30 Previously in trend: Defective mines for AFU

Large-scale checks are being carried out in Ukraine due to evasion of mobilisation: Large-scale checks in Ukraine due to evasion of mobilisation: 110 people suspected of false deferrals. VIDEO+PHOTOS As part of the sixth stage of the large-scale special operation "Guardian," law enforcement officers uncovered new schemes for evading military service. 10 258 25 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

sbi Official of Lviv TCR is suspected of concealing property and official forgery, - State Bureau of Investigation Employees of the State Bureau of Investigations have notified the current head of one of the departments of the Lviv Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support that he is under suspicion. The official is suspected of concealing property in his declarations and falsely registering an acquaintance for military service. 7 767 18 Previously in trend: Corruption in TCR

Assistant forester exposed in Izyum district In Izium, forest ranger’s assistant involved in death of Ukrainian soldiers was exposed. VIDEO+PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence and the State Bureau of Investigation exposed an assistant to the forest manager of a state forestry enterprise in the Kharkiv region who, together with the occupiers, participated in the shooting of a Ukrainian Armed Forces vehicle during the fighting for the city of Izium in April 2022. 4 832 26 Previously in trend: High treason

Kyiv District State Administration officials helped men evade mobilisation: details Kyiv District State Administration officials sold fictitious guardianship using persons with disabilities, - SBI AUDIO+PHOTOS In Kyiv, officials from one of the district state administrations were exposed for "selling" guardianship in order to obtain deferrals from mobilisation. They exploited vulnerable people for this purpose. 1 654 7 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Bribe-takers at the TCR in Odesa Doctors from Odesa TCR exposed for issuing fake MMC reports en masse for $16,000 without conscripts being present, - SBI. PHOTO Employees of the SBI identified all participants in the scheme to undermine mobilisation and reported their suspicions to the commission of freelance doctors of the Prymorske RTCR MMC and the Odesa SS. 4 389 33 Previously in trend: Corruption in TCR

Soldier selling weapons: over 500 drones found in his possession 549 drones found at home: A soldier selling weapons exposed in Donetsk region. VIDEO&PHOTOS In Donetsk Oblast, a soldier was detained for illegally selling weapons, including MANPADS and machine guns. During a search, more than 500 drones, explosives, and electric detonators were found in his possession. 6 943 50 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking

The State Bureau of Investigation detained a border guard from Dnipropetrovsk region State Bureau of Investigation detained border guard from Dnipropetrovsk region who helped men avoid mobilisation. PHOTOS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, in cooperation with the State Border Guard Service, detained and charged a border guard from the Dnipropetrovsk region who, in exchange for bribes, helped conscripts evade mobilisation by issuing fictitious disability certificates. 839 6 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization Illegal border crossing

detention of customs officer Bukovyna customs post official took $100 for each illegally imported iPhone. He has been detained, SBI says. VIDEO+PHOTOS SBI officers, working in coordination with the Internal Security Department of the State Customs Service, detained the deputy head of one of the Chernivtsi Customs posts for systematic bribery. The official helped entrepreneurs smuggle top models of Apple mobile phones into Ukraine. 17 419 24 Previously in trend: Customs Bribe takers at customs offices

Prosecutors uncover UAH 3bn corruption scheme in defense procurement Nearly UAH 3bn in losses: large-scale defense procurement scheme uncovered, Prosecutor General’s Office says The Prosecutor General’s Office, together with the SBI, has uncovered a large-scale corruption scheme in defense procurement involving the supply of unfit mortar rounds and the misappropriation of budget funds. 4 471 28 Previously in trend: Corruption in law enforcement agencies

Ex-National Guard officer suspected over false combat reports, UAH 72m loss Ex-military official served notice of suspicion over unwarranted accrual of UAH 72 million. PHOTO Under the procedural supervision of the Lviv Specialized Prosecutor’s Office in the Defense Sphere of the Western Region, an ex-head of the engineering service, head of a staff section of one of the National Guard of Ukraine’s military units, has been served with a notice of suspicion. 2 611 8 Previously in trend: Illegal payments payments to military

SBI exposes fuel theft scheme at military unit in Chernihiv region Military unit officials in Chernihiv region exposed for misappropriating 13,000 liters of fuel, SBI says. VIDEO&PHOTOS A group of military officials from one of the units in the Chernihiv region systematically stole fuel. Their illegal activities were stopped by officers of the State Bureau of Investigations, jointly with the Criminal Investigation Department of the National Police and the Security Service of Ukraine. 3 383 15

Zhelezniak calls presidential SBI bill a preemptive move Zhelezniak on SBI reboot: President Zelenskyy is building his vertical, but without Yermak Preparing a presidential version of the bill to improve the work of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is a preemptive move. 3 074 33

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. 1 326 7 Previously in trend: Bribery in army

Ruslan Demchak Former MP Demchak detained in Germany, - SBI In Germany, law enforcement officers detained a member of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the VIII convocation. The SBI put him on the wanted list for laundering proceeds obtained by criminal means. 15 543 58 Previously in trend: Case of MP Demchak

Commander of unit to stand trial in Zaporizhzhia In Zaporizhzhia, unit commander through whom staff members received "combat" payments to be tried. PHOTO In Zaporizhia, the head of a military unit and the head of the financial service will be tried for allowing staff officers to receive combat bonuses. 4 173 26 Previously in trend: Abuse in defence sector