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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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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. 11 033 230 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. 1 896 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. 6 496 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". 21 323 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. 23 926 191 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. 1 261 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. 878 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. 6 707 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. 11 993 103 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. 20 356 108 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. 3 373 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). 20 906 223 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. 14 725 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. 2 313 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. 6 448 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. 8 883 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. 7 078 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. 1 519 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. 3 481 13 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking

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. 4 322 40 Previously in trend: Corruption and mobilisation

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. 2 832 12 Previously in trend: 100 days of Trump Fraudulent schemes

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. 1 399 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. 5 270 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. 1 158 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. 10 575 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. 7 398 36 Previously in trend: Corruption and mobilisation

Assassination attempt on Serhii Dubrov. Law enforcement officer and civilian detained Attempted assassination of Deputy Health Minister Dubrov: Law enforcement officer and accomplice sold database information. PHOTOS Law enforcement officer and Kyiv resident sold data from closed databases about former First Deputy Minister of Health Serhii Dubrov, which was used in planning his assassination 3 865 9 Previously in trend: Assassination attempt on Serhii Dubrov

SBI on enrichment on bread for the military SBI exposes criminal scheme of enrichment on supply of bread to military unit in Khmelnytskyi region In the Khmelnytsky region, SBI officers served notice of suspicion to members of an organized criminal group that misappropriated budget funds allocated to provide the military with bakery products. 1 630 2

Beating of a soldier in the Kirovohrad region Instructor brutally beat cadet with rifle butt in Kirovohrad region: he has been notified of suspicion, - SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers served a notice of suspicion to a training platoon instructor who had severely beaten a cadet at a training ground in Kirovohrad region. 7 449 66 Previously in trend: Beating of serviceman

land He allowed illegal use of tank training ground by farmers: official suspected in Dnipropetrovsk region - SBI. VIDEO The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has served a notice of suspicion to the former head of the housing and maintenance department of Dnipro, who for several years ignored the illegal use of tank training ground land by local farmers. 2 215 6 Previously in trend: cases of illicit enrichment

suspicion of the former head of the State Emergency Service of Ivano-Frankivsk region Former head of Ivano-Frankivsk Emergency Service organized illegal logging worth over UAH 7 million – SBI. PHOTO Officers of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), with the support of the Internal Security Department of the National Police, have served a notice of suspicion to the former head of the Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Ivano-Frankivsk region. He is accused of organizing illegal logging in a nature reserve area, causing damage exceeding UAH 7 million. 1 697 5 Previously in trend: Illegal logging

SBI Over 500 records deleted: SBI exposes draft evasion data-wipe scheme in Dnipropetrovsk region. PHOTOS In the Dnipropetrovsk region, the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has uncovered a scheme involving the illegal deletion of data on draft dodgers from official databases. 7 798 22 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Law enforcement officer suspected of smuggling draft dodgers abroad Law enforcement officer exposed for smuggling draft evaders to Transnistria for $6,000 – SBI. PHOTOS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), in cooperation with the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the State Border Guard Service, have notified a law enforcement officer of suspicion for taking bribes to help military-age men illegally cross the border into the unrecognized territory of Transnistria, bypassing official checkpoints. 981 5 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Law enforcement officer wanted to transport a draft dodger on a mattress For $4,000, he wanted to smuggle draft dodger across border on mattress: law enforcement officer detained in Vinnytsia region. PHOTOS A law enforcement officer in Vinnytsia region has been detained for attempting to smuggle a draft evader across the state border on an inflatable mattress. 1 506 6 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

The State Bureau of Investigation detained former deputy head of the High Economic Court Artur Yemelyanov SBI detains Yemelianov: he planned to flee Ukraine after unlawful alteration of pretrial restrictions. PHOTO On May 30, officers of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) detained Artur Yemelianov, former deputy head of the High Commercial Court of Ukraine, as part of a criminal case involving an attempt to undermine Ukraine’s economic security in the interests of the aggressor state. 16 839 31 Previously in trend: Yemelianov detention

In Donetsk region, the State Bureau of Investigation exposed a law enforcement officer who resold captured weapons Law enforcement officer from Pokrovsk resold captured weapons with acquaintance, according to SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers, with the assistance of the SSU and the National Police, exposed a law enforcement officer from Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, and his accomplice, who organised a channel for illegal sale of trophy weapons. 2 056 9 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking

Customs officer in Zakarpattia detained for attempting to smuggle draft dodgers abroad Customs officer detained in Zakarpattia for attempting to smuggle draft dodgers abroad for $32,000 – SBI. PHOTOS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, in cooperation with the National Police’s Strategic Investigations Department, exposed a customs service inspector in Zakarpattia region who was organizing a scheme to illegally help men of conscription age leave the country. 1 926 9 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

The case of former heads of the TCK in Rivne region for evading mobilisation has been referred to court Case of former heads of Rivne Regional and District TCR and SS who helped men evade mobilisation referred to court – SBI. PHOTOS The SBI completed an investigation into the former heads of the Rivne regional and district Territorial Centers of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS). 1 181 1 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

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. 1 660 9 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

The State Bureau of Investigation has announced that a law enforcement officer is suspected of causing a fatal traffic accident in Rivne region. Law enforcement officer causes fatal road accident in Rivne region, served with notice of suspicion – SBI. PHOTOS Officers of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), with the assistance of the Internal Security Department of the State Border Guard Service, have served a law enforcement officer with a notice of suspicion over a fatal road accident in Rivne region. 5 656 10 Previously in trend: Road accidents involving police officers

Based on materials from State Bureau of Investigation, military serviceman who embezzled equipment worth over 4.5 million hryvnias will be brought to trial Military officer sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing night vision devices worth 4.5 million hryvnias, - SBI. PHOTO The Lebedynskyi District Court of Sumy Region sentenced a serviceman who misappropriated equipment worth over UAH 4.5 million intended for an assault company to 10 years in prison. 4 392 25 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

The State Bureau of Investigation detained a law enforcement officer from Bukovina who helped draft dodgers Law enforcement officer exposed in Bukovyna for promising ’unhindered’ border crossing for $9,000 – SBI. PHOTOS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, together with the Internal Security Department of the State Border Guard Service and the SBU, have exposed a law enforcement officer from the Chernivtsi region who planned to organize an illegal scheme for draft-age men to cross the state border via the Yahodyn checkpoint. 1 201 3 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border Illegal border crossing

vice-rector has been detained Vice-rector of military academy who forced his subordinates to build house for him was detained, - SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers detained the vice-rector of the National Military Academy, who forced his subordinates to build a private house on his own land plot, based on materials from the State Border Guard Service's Department of Internal Security. 11 965 19 Previously in trend: Corruption in law enforcement agencies

Case of Kharkiv Regional TCR: luxury vehicles uncovered in family’s possession Family of former head of Kharkiv regional TCR found to possess unjustified assets worth UAH 4.8 million: SAPO seeks confiscation Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, in cooperation with the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP), have uncovered evidence of unjustified enrichment by the former head of the Kharkiv Regional Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS). 3 181 19 Previously in trend: cases of illicit enrichment

road accident involving law enforcement and TCR officers in Poltava region Deaths of military TCR and police officer in road accident in Poltava region: law enforcement driver is served suspicion notice. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation served a notice of suspicion to a law enforcement officer who had caused a fatal road accident near the village of Machukhi, Poltava region, on 2 May 2025. 6 851 36 Previously in trend: Car Accident Road accidents involving police officers

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. 1 684 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. 1 073 2 Previously in trend: Grafters Evasion from mobilization

Law enforcement officer smuggled draft dodgers abroad Law enforcement officer from Bukovyna, together with accomplice, was smuggling draft dodgers into Romania — SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers in cooperation with the SSU (Security Service of Ukraine) and the National Police detained a law enforcement officer from Chernivtsi region and his accomplice while they were attempting to smuggle several men of military age into Romania. 1 259 1 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed