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The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has progressed in its investigation concerning Vitalii Shabunin, the head of Anti-Corruption Action Centre. Shabunin is accused of evading military service with alleged assistance from a military unit commander. Recently, the SBI completed their investigation and served new suspicions, involving both Shabunin and the military commander. Notably, Shabunin claims the updated suspicion lacks details about his alleged illegal use of a car, an issue previously highlighted. The case continues to draw attention, especially given Shabunin's standing against alleged governmental corruption and his critical stance on certain political maneuvers. The ongoing legal developments are being closely watched, amid discussions on the broader implications for Ukraine's anti-corruption and military service frameworks.

What is Vitalii Shabunin accused of by the SBI?

Vitalii Shabunin is accused by the State Bureau of Investigation of evading military service. The allegations include involvement with a military unit commander who allegedly assisted in this evasion. The SBI has recently updated the suspicions and charges related to this case.

Has the SBI provided new evidence in Shabunin's case?

Yes, the SBI has provided updated suspicions and charges. However, according to Shabunin, the new suspicion notices still do not include details regarding his alleged illegal use of a government car, which was previously mentioned as part of the investigation.

What is the current status of Shabunin's legal proceedings?

As of now, the State Bureau of Investigation has completed its investigation and served updated suspicions. Shabunin and the involved military commander have been notified of these changes. The case is ongoing, with various political and legal stakeholders awaiting further developments.

How has Shabunin responded to the SBI's actions?

Vitalii Shabunin has been vocal about the charges, describing some aspects as absurd, particularly given his voluntary mobilization at the onset of the conflict. He has also demanded public apologies from the SBI for alleged inaccuracies in their press releases concerning his case.

Why is Shabunin a prominent figure in Ukraine's political landscape?

Vitalii Shabunin is a prominent anti-corruption activist and the head of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre. He is well-known for his criticisms against corrupt practices and governmental actions. His role makes any legal proceedings against him highly scrutinized by both national and international observers.

What implications does Shabunin's case have for anti-corruption efforts?

The case against Shabunin raises significant questions about the state of anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine, and the independence of investigative bodies like the SBI. The proceedings have highlighted potential risks of legal actions being used against politically active figures, influencing public discourse on corruption and transparency.

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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. 7 603 26

Detention of the former deputy head of the Supreme Economic Court "Desired" decisions for bribes: ex-deputy head of Supreme Economic Court Emelianov detained – SBI. PHOTO SBI officers detained a former deputy chairman of the Supreme Economic Court of Ukraine, who, together with other judges, built a "business" on court decisions. He was served a notice of suspicion. 17 693 33 Previously in trend: Grafters

Returning to service after AWOL Servicemen who voluntarily return from AWOL by 1 January will be reinstated with all social guarantees - SBI Servicemen who voluntarily return to service before 1 January 2025 will be reinstated with all social guarantees. 3 443 30

The military has until January 1 to return from the AWOL Military have time until January 1 to return from AWOL - SBI Military personnel who have gone AWOL from their place of service for the first time have until 1 January 2025 to return without incurring criminal liability. 9 988 49 Previously in trend: War

ДБР викрило працівників одеського ТЦК, які вимагали гроші за відстрочку від мобілізації Employees of Odesa RTCR who detained people liable for military service at checkpoints and extorted money for deferment exposed - SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers exposed employees of the Odesa District Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support who were extorting money from persons liable for military service at checkpoints in the region. 24 833 43

На Закарпатті викрито чергову схему ухилення від мобілізації Another mobilisation evasion scheme exposed in Zakarpattia region: officials, doctors and former law enforcement officers are among suspects. PHOTOS In Zakarpattia region, SBI officers in cooperation with the SSU and the National Police exposed a scheme to issue "fake" diagnoses of mental disorders to people wishing to avoid mobilisation and go abroad. 8 104 22

затримання податківців на Дніпропетровщині Losses amounting to over UAH 56 million: former heads of Dnipropetrovsk tax authorities detained for helping companies avoid paying VAT. PHOTOS SBI officers detained and served suspicion notices to former executives of the State Tax Service in Dnipropetrovsk region, who caused losses to the state of at least UAH 56 million. 1 884 9

На Дніпропетровщині викрито командира військової частини, який замість несення служби змушував підлеглих будувати йому будинки He forced his subordinates to build cottages for his mother and mother-in-law: Commander of military unit detained in Dnipropetrovsk region - SBI. PHOTOS The commander of a military unit in the Dnipropetrovsk region, who forced his subordinates to work on a private construction site for his close relatives, was served a notice of suspicion of abuse of power and authority. 10 197 24

Суд взяв під варту ексчиновника Міноборони Court remanded in custody ex-Ministry of Defense official who "wrote off" UAH 94 million in penalties to Lviv businessman Hrynkevych for overdue contracts The Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv has imposed a pre-trial restraint in the form of detention on one of the former directors of a department of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, who is suspected of abuse of office. 1 294 8

У держзраді підозрюють нардепа від Слуги народу Євгенія Шевченка Servant of People Shevchenko is served notice of suspicion of high treason - SSU. PHOTOS The People`s Deputy who was expelled from the Servant of the People party, Yevhen Shevchenko, was served with a notice of suspicion of treason. Earlier, he called on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in dialogue with Russia. 18 148 169

Правоохоронець допомагав ухилянтам SBI exposes Kyiv law enforcement officer who smuggled evaders to Hungary for USD 10,000. PHOTO SBI officers exposed a law enforcement officer from Kyiv who helped men liable for military service to illegally cross the border with Hungary for $10,000. 2 436 6

Викрито правоохоронців, які заробляли на переправленні чоловіків за кордон They made money by transporting men to Romania: Law enforcement officers were exposed in Prykarpattia - SBI. PHOTOS In the Ivano-Frankivsk region, SBI officers in cooperation with the SSU exposed two law enforcement officers and a resident of Bukovyna who were smuggling men of military age across the border. 2 454 4

чиновниця Львівської МСЕК Hid millions in assets: deputy chief doctor of Lviv Regional MSEC caught declaring false information. PHOTO The SBI served a notice of suspicion to a high-ranking official of the Lviv Regional MSEC who concealed millions in assets from declaration. 8 495 24

Незаконний видобуток вугілля Losses of at least one billion hryvnias: illegal coal mining in Donetsk region stopped SBI officers stopped illegal coal mining in the territory adjacent to the Sviato-Pokrovske mine in the village of Kurytsyne, Kramatorsk district, Donetsk region. 13 946 14

Злочини проти нацбезпеки Almost 1,000 indictments for crimes against national security have been sent to court since beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion - SBI. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, the State Bureau of Investigation has submitted nearly 1,000 indictments for crimes against national security to the courts. In some criminal proceedings, the courts have already imposed actual prison terms on detained defectors. 300 3

сзч In October, courts issued about 100 decisions not to imprison military for AWOL - SBI In October, courts in five regions of Ukraine issued about a hundred decisions not to imprison servicemen who had gone AWOL for the first time, but to allow them to return to service. 2 307 7

Суд відправив під варту організатора схеми оформлення фіктивної інвалідності в одеському обласному МСЕК Corruption in the Odesa Regional MSEC: Organising doctor sent to custody for 2 months. PHOTO The court imposed a pre-trial restraint in the form of detention for two months on the doctor who organised the scheme to establish fictitious disability for conscripts in the Odesa Regional MSEC. 2 738 14

сухачев,сухачов SBI Director Sukhachev received pension until August 2014. DOCUMENT Oleksii Sukhachov, director of the State Bureau of Investigation, has not received a long-service pension since August 2024, according to an application he submitted to the Pension Fund. 78 472 50

ДБР викрило в одеському обласному МСЕК багатомільйонну схему заробітку на встановленні фіктивної інвалідності військовозобов’язаним In Odesa, doctor, together with officials of MSEC, earned money on establishing fictitious disability for servicemen: more than $80 thousand in cash was seized. PHOTOS SBI officers exposed an organised group of doctors who helped healthy men of conscription age obtain medical documents that allowed the MSEC to declare them unfit for service. Law enforcement officers detained the doctor who organised the criminal scheme. 3 743 14

Працівників Голосіївського РТЦК, які допомагали ухилянтам, заарештували Case of Holosiivskyi DTCR: Various measures of restraint imposed on six defendants - SBI Three employees of the Holosiivskyi District TCR and SS and three civilians who helped conscripts evade military service have been arrested. Pre-trial restraints have been imposed on them. 2 894 7

ДБР викрило правоохоронця з Одещини, який допомагав втекти ухилянтам In Odesa region, enforcement officer took $6,500 for transporting evaders to unrecognized Transnistria - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers detained a law enforcement officer from Odesa region who was trying to organise a channel for smuggling men of military age to unrecognised Transnistria. 1 416 9

На Тернопільщині ДБР затримала начальника районного ТЦК Fuel vouchers in exchange for deferral from mobilization: SBI exposes head of Ternopil RTCR on bribery. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers exposed and served a notice of suspicion to the head of the Ternopil District Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support. The military commissar demanded one thousand litres of diesel fuel for postponing military service. 3 386 15

ДБР Working group to be set up to verify diagnoses of officials, fake disability will be subject to criminal liability - SBI If the inspection confirms that the official has issued a fake disability, this will be the basis for opening criminal proceedings. 9 772 82

Затримано експравоохоронця, який вимагав кошти під виглядом працівника ДБР Former law enforcement officer who extorted $60,000 from local resident under guise of SBI officer is detained in Odesa. PHOTOS Law enforcers detained a former law enforcement officer from Odesa who posed as an employee of the State Bureau of Investigation and extorted $60,000 from a local resident. 8 675 4

Вирок зраднику з Балаклії He cooperated with enemy: Director of occupation forestry in Balakliia was sentenced to 6.5 years in prison. PHOTOS A former assistant forester who worked for the enemy during the occupation of Balakliia will spend six and a half years in prison. 1 754 5

ДБРівець Говорущак із родиною купили нерухомості й автівок на 35 млн грн SBI officer Hovorushchak and his family purchased real estate and cars worth UAH 35 million over several years - "Slidstvo.Info". VIDEO&PHOTOS Oleksandr Hovorushchak, who heads the department that investigates crimes committed by law enforcement officers and judges at the State Bureau of Investigation, and his family have purchased houses, apartments and cars worth UAH 35 million. The official and his relatives started acquiring expensive property when he joined the SBI. 15 864 93

Справа Дубінського та Деркача Case of high treason of Dubinskyi and Derkach was sent to court Law enforcers submitted to the court an indictment against MP Oleksandr Dubinskyi, former MP Andrii Derkach and 3 other people. They are accused of high treason committed as part of a criminal organization. 2 038 20

ДБР затримало Гнезділова SBI detained soldier of 56th SMIB Hnezdilov, who publicly went AWOL. PHOTO A soldier of the 56th Separate Motorised Infantry Brigade, Serhii Hnezdilov, who publicly stated about AWOL, was detained. 18 704 117

На незаконному збагаченні на 1,5 млн доларів США викрито депутатку Хмельницької міськради Khmelnytskyi City Council deputy is exposed on illegal enrichment of $1.5 million - SBI. VIDEO&PHOTOS A deputy of the Khmelnytskyi City Council was found to have more than a million and a half dollars in undeclared assets and real estate. 9 209 66

Затримані військові, які СЗЧ, повернулись на службу Soldiers who left their units without permission for first time started returning to front instead of imprisonment - SBI Some detained servicemen who left the unit without permission for the first time and voluntarily decided to continue their service were released from custody. 5 448 34

На Волині зловмисники наживались на ремонті військових об’єктів Members of criminal group, who embezzled UAH 2.2 million on repair of military facilities, will be tried in Volyn region - SBI In the Volyn region, SBI officers completed a pre-trial investigation into a criminal group that misappropriated more than UAH 2.2 million of budget funds allocated for the repair of defense facilities. The indictment has been sent to court. 2 128 7

Содоль Court orders SBI to open criminal case against General Sodol The Kyiv Court of Appeal has ordered the State Bureau of Investigation to open a criminal case against the former commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Yurii Sodol. 11 444 31

Запорізький ексвоєнком залучав військовослужбовців до ремонту свого будинку He used military to repair his house: Ex-military officer from Zaporizhzhia is served new suspicion notice. PHOTOS The former head of the Zaporizhzhia TCR and SS, who is suspected of corruption, involved military personnel in the repair of his house. 7 913 22

У Ніжині керівник райуправління поліції збив військового In Nizhyn, head of district police department knocks down and kills soldier: SBI opens proceedings. PHOTOS Today, on 27 September, the head of the Nizhyn district police department knocked down and killed a serviceman who had run out onto the road. The man died on the spot as a result of injuries. 7 235 30

Виявлено нове майно родичів Медведчука та Козака, яке вони намагалися приховати New property of 16 million hryvnias of relatives of traitorous ex-national deputies Medvedchuk and Kozak, which they tried to hide, was discovered - SBI. VIDEO Law enforcement officers have discovered new property of relatives of former MPs Viktor Medvedchuk and Taras Kozak, which they tried to hide. 3 436 12

На Дніпропетровщині ДБР викрило масштабну оборудку під час закупівлі одягу для військових Low-quality clothing for AFU worth UAH 200 million was purchased: Large-scale fraud was uncovered in Dnipropetrovsk region - SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation served a notice of suspicion to the commander of a military unit in Dnipropetrovsk region and the head of a private company who organised the purchase of low-quality clothing for military personnel worth UAH 200 million. 5 721 25

Ексрегіонала Макеєнка підозрюють в несплаті 71 мільйона гривень податків Former regional deputy Makeyenko is suspected of tax evasion over UAH 71 million. PHOTOS Law enforcers served a notice of suspicion to Volodymyr Makeenko, a former MP of several convocations and former deputy head of the banned Party of Regions faction, in a case of tax evasion of UAH 71 million. 3 315 19

ДБР знало про плани Дмитрука втекти, але не могло затримати Investigators knew about Dmytruk’s preparations to escape, but there were no grounds for detention - SBI The SBI had no legal grounds to detain Artem Dmytruk, a "servant of the people" (now non-factional). 7 303 76

Дмитрука внесуть до бази Інтерполу Dmytruk "Servant of People" to be added to Interpol database, few more technical issues to be resolved - SBI Artem Dmytruk, a member of the "Servant of the People" party (now unaffiliated), who fled Ukraine, will be added to the Interpol database. 2 485 39

дубінський Dubinskyi was informed of new suspicion: people’s deputy and his assistant were exposed for repeatedly assisting in illegal crossing of border - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS The Prosecutor General has signed a notice of new and amended suspicion to the current People’s Deputy Oleksandr Dubinskyi of organizing the illegal transfer of persons across the state border, committed repeatedly (part 2 of Article 332 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). A former assistant of the People’s Deputy, who works as the head of an NGO, was also served with a notice of suspicion. 2 305 10

Організатор схеми з білими квитками SBI uncovers scheme to sell "white" military tickets for $10 thousand in Kharkiv: organiser was served with notice of suspicion. PHOTO SBI officers served a notice of suspicion to a Kharkiv resident who organised the sale of "white" military tickets. 11 437 27

Артем Дмитрук Court imposes custody as measure of restraint on "servant of people" Dmytruk in absentia On August 29, the Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv imposed a pre-trial restraint on Servant of the People People's Deputy (now non-factional) Artem Dmytruk in the form of detention without bail. 3 121 39

Дмитрука оголошено в міжнародний розшук "Servant of people" Dmytruk has been put on international wanted list - SBI Artem Dmytruk, an MP of the Servant of the People party (now unaffiliated), was put on an international wanted list. 8 473 68

бровари Plane crash in Brovary: SBI has referred case to court. 5 SES officials are charged The SBI sent an indictment to the Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv against five officials of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. They violated flight safety rules for a helicopter carrying the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine and other employees. 7 630 50

Андрій Наумов Interpol puts former SSU General Naumov on international wanted list - SBI At the request of the State Bureau of Investigation, Interpol has put Andriy Naumov, former head of the SSU's Main Internal Security Department, on the international wanted list. 16 611 38

Суд у Києві відмовився розглядати скаргу начштабу Азову Кротевича на ДБР Kyiv court refuses to consider complaint of Azov Chief of Staff Krotevych against SBI The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv refused to consider the complaint of Bohdan Krotevych (Tavr), Chief of Staff of the 12th Azov Special Forces Brigade, against the State Bureau of Investigation, allegedly due to "lack of corpus delicti". 6 809 47

ДБР викрило адвоката з Дніпра, який торгував білими військовими квитками "White" military tickets were sold for $25,000: Lawyer and his accomplice were detained in Dnipro. PHOTOS Law enforcers served a notice of suspicion to the serviceman, who is also a lawyer, and his civilian accomplice. They organised a business on the evaders. 4 755 7

мобілізація,тцк SBI investigates over 400 criminal proceedings on abuse of TCR officials during mobilisation Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the SBI has investigated more than 400 criminal proceedings related to abuses in the TCRs and SSs. Ten people have already been sentenced. 2 132 13

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