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The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has made significant updates to the suspicion handed to Vitalii Shabunin, the chairman of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre (AntAC). The updated notice does not mention any alleged illegal use of a vehicle, which was a core aspect of initial accusations. Shabunin, currently serving in the Kharkiv region, was presented with these new charges as investigators focus on refining the allegations against him. This development emerges amidst a wider array of investigations involving the SBI, covering multiple incidents across Ukraine, from traffic fatalities to corruption scandals. The SBI's actions continue to play a crucial role in addressing legal and corruption issues in Ukraine, underscoring the ongoing efforts to uphold accountability and transparency within governmental and civic bodies.

What changes have been made to Shabunin’s suspicion by the SBI?

The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has handed an updated suspicion to Vitalii Shabunin, omitting previous allegations about illegal car use. This new development reflects ongoing investigations related to his case, emphasizing revised charges by the investigative body.

Why is the State Bureau of Investigation involved in Ukraine’s legal cases?

The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is integral to Ukraine's law enforcement landscape, tasked with investigating critical cases ranging from corruption to mishaps involving military and government officials, aimed at ensuring legal accountability and integrity.

Is there evidence of illegal car use in the new charges against Shabunin?

The updated suspicion served to Vitalii Shabunin no longer includes any mention of illegal car usage. This indicates that previous allegations regarding his use of the vehicle have been reconsidered or dismissed in the revised notice by the SBI.

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

The SBI plays a vital role in Ukraine's fight against corruption by investigating and prosecuting cases involving misuse of public office and resources. Their operations span exposing fraudulent activities, misconduct, and illegal schemes within various sectors, thus promoting transparency and accountability.

What other investigations is the SBI currently handling?

The SBI is involved in various investigations, including road accidents involving law enforcement officers, corruption within military procurement, unauthorized schemes for avoiding military service, and other high-profile cases indicating systemic issues within state and civic frameworks in Ukraine.

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Ex-policeman who worked for occupiers detained in Kherson Protected occupation "police": former security guard who worked for Russian army detained in Kherson - SBI. PHOTO TheSBI detained a former law enforcement officer from Kherson who worked in the occupation "Ministry of Internal Affairs department" and guarded its premises during the Russian occupation. 2 108 19

SBI exposes group that seized UAH 101 million in procurement for military More than UAH 101 million was stolen in procurement for military: SBI exposed organised group. PHOTOS Officials of the Housing and Maintenance Department of Luhansk, which is part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's logistics system, and their accomplices were served a notice of suspicion of embezzling UAH 101 million during the procurement of fuel wood for the needs of the Armed Forces. 6 791 16

Wife of State Bureau of Investigation official owns luxury real estate Wife of SBI department Head Heida owns real estate worth hundreds of thousands of dollars - NV Investigation Finds The wife of the head of the SBI's Main Operations Department, Iryna Heida, owns luxury real estate worth $390,000, although she does not officially have a business. 20 686 54 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Road accident in Sloviansk Fatal accident in Sloviansk: serviceman will be tried for traffic violations - SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation has completed an investigation into the military serviceman who caused a fatal car accident in Sloviansk that killed two people, including a journalist. 4 297 19

Commander of military unit caused damage to state Commander of military unit caused UAH 12 million in losses to state by purchasing fuel tanks. He will be tried - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers completed a pre-trial investigation against the commander of a military unit in the Kirovohrad region, whose negligence caused the budget to lose almost UAH 12 million. 9 238 14

Anti-corruption authorities want to confiscate luxury real estate of National Police official Luxury cars worth UAH 3.4 million: property of former head of Kharkiv TCR to be confiscated due to lack of legal income - SBI The State Bureau of Investigation has found two luxury cars registered in the name of his mother-in-law in the possession of the family of the former head of one of Kharkiv's district TCR. 6 078 50

Law enforcement officers who stole money from deceased pensioner will be tried Two law enforcement officers who stole almost UAH 800 thousand from deceased pensioner will be tried in Zaporizhzhia. PHOTOS Two law enforcement officers who stole over UAH 799,000 from a deceased lonely pensioner during investigative actions will be brought to court in Zaporizhzhia. The indictment has now been sent to court. 4 377 34

In Odesa region, SBI reported suspicion to official of AFU He admitted to stealing UAH 2.3 million for missing servicemen: official of military unit in Odesa region has been declared suspicious - SBI. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigation has served a notice of suspicion to the head of the financial and economic service of a military unit in the Odesa region, who, through negligence, allowed the misappropriation of UAH 2.3 million. 1 728 5

Theft of fuel from a military unit SBI uncovers large-scale fuel theft scheme in military unit in Donetsk region. PHOTO SBI officers detained and served suspicion notices to three officers of a military unit in the Donetsk region who were stealing fuel. 11 322 12

Former Ukrainian soldier who fought for Russian Federation detained after capture Swore allegiance to Russia: former Ukrainian soldier captured in Donetsk region detained - SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation has detained a former Ukrainian serviceman who voluntarily swore allegiance to Russia after the occupation of Crimea in 2014. 19 529 36

mobilization evasion New scheme of mobilization evasion blocked in Kharkiv TCR - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers blocked another scheme to evade mobilization by allegedly changing the place of residence in one of the Kharkiv TCR and SS. 8 255 15

MP bought low-quality clothes for Armed Forces Kirovohrad region city council deputy organised purchase of low-quality clothes for military - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers, in cooperation with the SID of the National Police, served a notice of suspicion to a deputy of one of the city councils of Kirovohrad region and his accomplices, who organised the purchase of clothing for the military of inadequate quality. 1 620 11

Deputy commander stole night vision devices Deputy commander of military unit in Dnipropetrovsk region misappropriated night vision devices worth UAH 4 million - SBI. PHOTOS In Dnipropetrovsk region, SBI officers detained a deputy commander of a military unit who stole night vision devices worth almost UAH 4 million. 7 046 29

Syrskyi SBI does not rule out questioning Syrskyi as witness in case of insufficient defense of Kharkiv region The State Bureau of Investigation stated that it could involve the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, as a witness in the case of insufficient defence of Kharkiv region. 1 951 26 Previously in trend: Arrest of generals

Evaders were sent abroad to train in 155th Brigade Ex-command of 155th Brigade included evaders in lists for training in France - SBI The former command of the 155th Brigade assisted the evaders in crossing the border by including them in the lists of people to be sent to France for training. 17 714 34

Scheme in 110th Brigade: suspicion of commander and losses of UAH 3 million Extortion scheme in 110th Separate Mechanised Brigade: SBI serves notice of suspicion to group’s accomplice who illegally received money from military. PHOTO SBI officers served a notice of suspicion to the commander of the material support group of the 110th Separate Mechanised Brigade, who, in collusion with the deputy commander of the brigade, organised extortion from subordinate soldiers. 3 405 18

Attempted murder of SBI employee Kyiv police detain man for attempted murder of SBI employee During investigative actions, a Kyiv resident attacked a SBI officer with a knife. 1 898 14

SBI detains former OTG Kharkiv commander Yurii Halushkin on January 22 Ex-commander of OTG "Kharkiv" Halushkin was detained again. New facts revealed in frontline breakthrough in Kharkiv region - SBI Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, in cooperation with the SSU, have again detained the former commander of the OTG Kharkiv, Yurii Halushkin, who was due to be released on bail of UAH 5 million. The Bureau reported new facts in the case of the border breakthrough in Kharkiv region. 13 441 66 Previously in trend: Arrest of generals

SBI exposes forestry officials in Ivano-Frankivsk region who organised illegal logging worth almost UAH 300 million Large-scale logging worth almost UAH 300 million: forestry officials who illegally issued logging tickets exposed in Ivano-Frankivsk region - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers, in cooperation with the SSU, served a notice of suspicion to the management of the Kutske Forestry, which had organised illegal felling of trees in a protected area. 7 233 5

Armed Forces official to be tried in Lviv region for enrichment of UAH 14 million Illicit enrichment of UAH 14 million: in Lviv region, Armed Forces official who registered property for relatives will be tried - SBI The SBI has completed a pre-trial investigation into the case of the head of the housing and maintenance department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Lviv region. 13 822 14

Командир взводу нараховував бойові солдату за ремонт будинку доньки Platoon commander charged combat payments to soldier for repairing his daughter’s house. PHOTO In Ternopil region, a platoon commander of a military unit was exposed for using a subordinate soldier to work on his family's real estate, while paying him "combat" pay. 3 488 18

SBI to serve notice of suspicion to former 155th Brigade commander Riumshyn Servicemen of 155th Brigade told commander about AWOL, but he did nothing - SBI The subordinates of the 155th Brigade commander informed him about the facts of the AWOL, but he did nothing in this direction. 8 284 54

Detention of generals. Military will be interrogated Detention of generals: military who took part in defence of Kharkiv region will be interrogated - SBI All military personnel who were direct participants in hostilities in the Kharkiv region in May 2024 will be questioned. 3 051 21

125th Brigade commented on Horbenko’s detention 125th TDF brigade on detention of ex-combatant Horbenko: We believe we will be able to tell truth about events in Kharkiv region in court The 125th Separate Territorial Defence Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine commented on the detention of its former commander, General Artur Horbenko. 8 378 21

Yurii Butusov’s stream on the detention of military commanders Detention of generals and ex-commander of 155th Brigade | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Censor.NET Editor-in-Chief Yurii Butusov talks live about the detention of generals and the former commander of the 155th mechanized brigade "Anna of Kyiv" Colonel Dmytro Riumshyn by the State Bureau of Investigation. 15 611 20

SBI detains commanders whose inaction led to seizure of part of Kharkiv region in 2024 SBI detains two generals and colonel of Armed Forces of Ukraine: Their inaction led to seizure of part of Kharkiv region in 2024. PHOTOS The former commanders - two generals and a colonel - were detained. According to the SBI, as a result of their negligence, the Russian occupiers were able to seize part of the territory of Kharkiv region in May 2024. 17 552 107 Previously in trend: War

SBI to serve notice of suspicion to former 155th Brigade commander Riumshyn SBI detains ex-commander of 155th brigade Riumshyn - Butusov Today, the State Bureau of Investigation is going to detain or notify several military officers of suspicion. 34 520 99

high treason of a commercial court judge 3 billion of Ukraine’s non-existent debt to Russian Defense Ministry: Kyiv Commercial Court Judge is served with notice of suspicion of treason. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation under the procedural supervision of the Prosecutor General's Office served a notice of suspicion to a judge of the Kyiv Commercial Court and former senior officials. 168 565 83

Businessman detained for supplying low-quality clothing to Armed Forces of Ukraine Lviv businessman and his criminal organization supplied low-quality clothing to Armed Forces of Ukraine worth over UAH 1 billion: indictment sent to court - SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation jointly with the State Audit Service completed a pre-trial investigation against a Lviv businessman and his criminal organisation that supplied low-quality military equipment to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 6 270 12

More than 7,000 servicemen voluntarily returned to the Armed Forces after AWOL More than 7 thousand servicemen voluntarily return to service after AWOL - SBI As of the end of 2024, more than 7,000 servicemen voluntarily returned to the army after going AWOL. 1 997 8

SBI SBI opens proceedings over illegal searches of KCSA employees The State Bureau of Investigation will investigate the actions of officers of the specialised military prosecutor's office who conducted "night searches" of Kyiv City Hall employees without a court order and violated their rights, including the inviolability of their homes. 14 246 6

SBI detains commander of one of the companies of the 155th Brigade, who went AWOL and incited his fighters to do so He went AWOL and incited fighters to do so: Commander with 155th Brigade detained in Rivne region - SBI. PHOTO Law enforcement officers detained and notified the commander of one of the companies of the 155th Separate Mechanized Brigade "Anna of Kyiv" of suspicion, who not only went AWOL but also incited his subordinate soldiers to do so. 15 176 82

Bribe-takers from KCSA 40 thousand UAH weekly for right to work on route: KSCA official who organised scheme of extortion from Kyiv road carriers will be tried. PHOTO SBI officers completed an investigation into the deputy director of a Kyiv City State Administration department and a private entrepreneur-intermediary who extorted bribes from Kyiv road carriers. 8 353 11 Previously in trend: Grafters

house of commander of TDF south Ex-commander of TDF "South" who forced military to build him house to be tried - SBI. PHOTO The SBI, in cooperation with the SSU, completed a pre-trial investigation into the former commander of the "South" Regional Directorate of the Territorial Defence Forces, who forced his subordinates to build him a private house. 12 857 28

SBI launches investigation into massive AWOL of 155th Brigade name after Anna of Kyiv in France SBI launches investigation into massive AWOL in 155th "Anna of Kyiv" brigade following media reports The State Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into the abuse of power and desertion in the 155th mechanized brigade "Anna of Kyiv" following an investigation published in the media. 18 941 116

Military unit financier who illegally awarded combat pay to her subordinates will be tried She accrued more than UAH 700 thousand of combat pay to her subordinates: Financier of military unit in Dnipropetrovsk region to be tried, - SBI Law enforcement officers completed the pre-trial investigation and sent to court an indictment against the head of the financial and economic service of a military unit, who was stationed in Dnipropetrovsk region at the time of the crime. The official helped her subordinates illegally receive combat payments. 36 784 8

Godson of 211th Brigade commander Pastukh mocked the military and demanded money Officer of 211th Brigade Pastukh, who abused his subordinates, was served notice of suspicion. He is hiding from investigation - SBI The commander of one of the platoons of the pontoon and bridge battalion of the 211th pontoon and bridge brigade, who mocked the soldiers, was notified of suspicion. 8 078 39

SBI detains ex-head of Odesa TCR Former Odesa military commissar detained, his property in Italy transferred to ARMA - SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation detained the former head of the Odesa regional TCR and SP after he was released on bail in the amount of UAH 39.364 million. 11 564 42

Rudyi’s detention SBI confirms detention of CRGL leader Rudyi on suspicion of aiding Russia: large amounts of cocaine were found in his possession. PHOTOS SBI officers detained Ivan Rudyi, head of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries, on suspicion of aiding the aggressor state and illegal possession of drugs in large amounts without intent to sell. 12 929 73

Ivan Rudyi, Head of CRGL SBI detained head of CRGL, Rudyi. He is suspected of aiding and abetting Russian Federation, - MP Honcharenko The State Bureau of Investigation today detained the head of the CRGL Ivan Rudyi. 7 426 36

Godson of 211th Brigade commander Pastukh mocked military and extorted money Criminal proceedings initiated on facts of commanders’ bullying of soldiers of 211th pontoon-bridge brigade - SBI On 16 December 2024, the Ternopil Specialised Defence Prosecutor's Office opened a criminal investigation into the use of unstatutory measures of influence against subordinates of the command of the 211th Pontoon and Bridge Brigade. The investigation was entrusted to the State Bureau of Investigation. 3 989 52

Lviv region: SBI exposes offenders who stole fuel from military unit They were taking and selling fuel from military unit: Organiser and 4 accomplices detained in Lviv region - SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation uncovered a large-scale fuel theft scheme at a military unit in Lviv region. The criminals took at least 20 tonnes of fuel from the territory of the unit every month. 3 340 11

Corruption in MSEC: what was found in Tetiana Krupa’s phone Correspondence with employees of State Bureau of Investigation, Prosecutor’s Office, and customs was found on phone of former head of Khmelnytskyi MSEC Krupa - media The phone of the former head of the Khmelnytsky MSEC, Tetiana Krupa, was found to contain correspondence with persons associated with the SBI, the regional prosecutor's office, and customs. 142 149 86

SBI's Hovorushchak sues "Slidstvo.Info" SBI’s Hovorushchak sues "Slidstvo.Info" after investigation into his family’s property Oleksandr Hovorushchak, head of the first department of the Department for Pre-trial Investigation of Criminal Offences Committed by Law Enforcement Officers and Judges of the SBI's Main Investigation Department, has filed a lawsuit against "Slidstvo.Info" journalists who reported on the purchase of property by his family that could have cost UAH 35 million. 25 914 52

Hrynkevych's case: familiarisation with case file is completed Hrynkevych’s case: parties complete their review of materials The parties to the Hrynkevych's case are completing their familiarisation with the criminal proceedings. 914 3

Timber fraud in Sumy region Losses worth UAH 11 million: forestry officials to be tried in Sumy region for wood fraud. PHOTOS The SBI, in cooperation with the SSU, completed a pre-trial investigation into seven heads of agro-forestry enterprises in Sumy region and a former deputy director general of the regional utility "Sumyoblagrolis". 1 679 7

Investigation of Schemes about Tatarov's countrymen Among influential law enforcement officers are 14 fellow countrymen of Tatarov who have long-standing ties with him - media. PHOTO Skhemy journalists identified 14 law enforcement officers who come from the town of Novoukrainka in the Kirovohrad region, where Oleh Tatarov, Deputy Head of the Presidential Office, grew up, and who have a common career, academic path, or family ties with the high-ranking official and who now hold influential positions in the National Police and the SBI. 17 702 87

SSU and SBI detain 5 more organizers of "draft dodging schemes" in Dnipro Large-scale mobilization evasion scheme exposed in Dnipro: TCR employees, doctors and military personnel were "intermediaries". PHOTOS SSU Military Counterintelligence and the State Bureau of Investigations dismantled a large-scale scheme of mobilisation evasion in Dnipro. The SSU exposed local employees of the TCR and SS, military personnel, doctors and civilians who acted as "intermediaries" to find clients and transfer money. 7 598 26