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The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is actively involved in addressing corruption, unlawful actions by law enforcement officers, and illegal arms trafficking across Ukraine. Recent operations include the detention of officers involved in planting drugs, launching anti-corruption campaigns, and exposing illegal weapon trades. The SBI, in cooperation with agencies like the SSU, is also investigating incidents such as a Tesla crash in Kharkiv, clashes between military units, and the mishandling of confidential data. Through initiatives like 'Justice for Soldiers' and 'Honest Draft,' the SBI continues to combat misconduct within military ranks, revealing schemes to evade mobilization and illegal acts within recruitment centers. The bureau remains committed to ensuring accountability and transparency in both civil and military sectors, reinforcing Ukraine's legal and security frameworks.
What are the recent anti-corruption efforts by the State Bureau of Investigation?
The SBI, supported by the European Union Advisory Mission in Ukraine, has launched a large-scale campaign titled 'Bribery has consequences' to raise awareness about the impact of corruption. This initiative is part of their ongoing effort to uphold legal standards and promote accountability within governmental and law enforcement bodies across Ukraine. These campaigns are focused on bringing to light corruption cases and fostering a culture of integrity and transparency in public service.
How is the SBI addressing the issue of illegal arms trafficking?
The State Bureau of Investigation has been tackling illegal arms trafficking through operations alongside the SSU and National Police. They have uncovered multiple schemes involving the sale of weapons and explosives, resulting in the seizure of large quantities of illegal armaments. These operations aim to disrupt organized crime networks involved in arms trafficking and ensure the safety and security of the public by preventing the distribution and misuse of weapons.
What measures is the SBI taking to combat military evasion schemes?
The SBI, in collaboration with the SSU and Police, has launched several operations to uncover schemes that allow individuals to evade military service. Initiatives such as 'Operation Honest Draft' have identified illegal activities within recruitment centers, including falsification of records and unauthorized exemptions. By dismantling these networks, the SBI aims to uphold military integrity and ensure that all eligible individuals fulfill their service obligations.
How has the SBI handled cases of misconduct among law enforcement officers?
The SBI has been proactive in investigating misconduct within law enforcement agencies, including cases where officers have been caught planting drugs, using excessive force, or committing fraud. By holding these individuals accountable, the bureau works to maintain public trust and uphold the ethical standards required of law enforcement personnel. This includes conducting thorough investigations and bringing offenders to justice to deter future misconduct.
What actions has the SBI taken regarding the theft and sale of military equipment?
In response to reports of military equipment theft, the SBI has conducted investigations leading to the apprehension of individuals involved in the illegal sale of weapons, drones, and robotic systems. These actions are part of broader efforts to clamp down on corruption and illicit activities within military ranks. The SBI works closely with military authorities to ensure stolen equipment is recovered and those responsible are prosecuted, thereby safeguarding military resources.
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From $4,000 to $7,000 for service in "rear": two cases of extorting money from military personnel uncovered in western Ukraine – SBI. PHOTOS Two cases of extorting money from military personnel in exchange for the opportunity to remain in or transfer to service in the rear have been uncovered in the Lviv and Zakarpattia regions. 834 3 Previously in trend: Evasion of military service
Rescuers ’treated’ with ordinary mud: scam worth nearly one million hryvnias at State Emergency Service’s rehabilitation centre has been exposed – State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTOS Misappropriation of public funds has been uncovered in connection with the procurement of therapeutic mud for the ‘Odesa’ Medical Rehabilitation Centre of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. 2 538 9 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of budget funds
Sold weapons and ammunition, including his unit’s drones: serviceman to stand trial – SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS The pretrial investigation in Operation "Stop Traffic" has been completed. The case concerns a company commander from one of a military unit’s battalions who arranged the sale of illegally acquired weapons, explosives, and ammunition, including military property belonging to his unit. 2 675 7 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking
Shootout between SSU and DIU: two servicemen served notices of suspicion – SBI. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigation has launched a pre-trial investigation into the circumstances of a conflict between officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and servicemen of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) that occurred in one of Kyiv’s districts on 1-2 September. 7 873 30 Previously in trend: Conflict between the DIU and the SSU
He stole drones and robotic systems from his unit to sell: National Guardsman detained in Kharkiv. PHOTOS Officers of the State Bureau of Investigation, working jointly with the Security Service of Ukraine and with the assistance of the National Guard leadership, detained a serviceman of the National Guard of Ukraine in the Kharkiv region who, according to investigators, stole weapons from his... 2 373 12 Previously in trend: stealing
Making furniture instead of doing their duty: abuses uncovered at a unit in Zhytomyr region; six military personnel face charges – State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTOS As part of the special operation ‘Justice for Soldiers’, officers from the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI), with the assistance of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, detained and charged six military personnel: the deputy head of logistics for one of the army corps of the... 4 569 13 Previously in trend: Evasion of military service
Sold confidential data from secret databases: SBI has exposed SSU operative in Zhytomyr region. PHOTO Officers from the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), with the assistance of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), have detained an investigating officer from the Korosten District Department of the SSU in the Zhytomyr region, who was selling information about the owners of certain telephone... 2 579 9
Fled from ’Azovstal’, defected to Russian Federation and led mortar crew: State Bureau of Investigation has concluded case against former border guard. PHOTO Staff at the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have concluded a special pre-trial investigation into a former border guard inspector. In 2022, he abandoned his post in Mariupol, surrendered to the Russian occupiers, and subsequently joined an armed group formed by them. 7 331 4 Previously in trend: High treason
Grenade launchers for $11,000: Serviceman who traded weapons detained in Kharkiv – SBI. PHOTOS A serviceman from one of the military units stationed in the Kharkiv region has been detained for illegally trading in weapons. 2 600 8 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking
He accrued fictitious "combat" payments and took half: SBI completes investigation into officer from Mykolaiv region. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigation has completed its pre-trial investigation into the former chief of staff and deputy commander of a military unit in the Mykolaiv region. According to investigators, the officer organized a scheme under which combat payments were illegally awarded to his... 1 649 3 Previously in trend: Corruption in law enforcement agencies
Clandestine weapons arsenal discovered at military unit in Kyiv region as commander exposed in payment scheme – SBI. VIDEO&PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), with operational support from the Security Service of Ukraine, discovered a large arsenal of weapons, ammunition, and explosives while investigating abuses by the commander of a military unit stationed in the Kyiv region as part of the "Justice for... 9 106 17 Previously in trend: Smuggling of weapons
Criminal scheme uncovered during modernisation of infrastructure at state-owned enterprise ’Black Sea Commercial Port of Chornomorsk’. PHOTOS Based on information provided by the Security Service of Ukraine, a criminal scheme at the Black Sea branch of the State Enterprise ‘Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority’ has been uncovered during a pre-trial investigation conducted by the State Bureau of Investigations under the procedural supervision... 797 2
State Bureau of Investigation is conducting Operation ’Justice for Soldiers’: exposing military personnel who are technically still on active duty. PHOTOS Staff at the State Bureau of Investigations have launched a large-scale operation called ‘Justice for the Fighters’. 7 033 29
"Blow, pack, and assemble": 10 TCR staff in Odesa region have been served with notices of suspicion for torturing and abusing civilians, – SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) combats torture and unlawful violence by public officials. During Operation ‘Honest draft’, SBI officers, with the assistance of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, uncovered unlawful actions by two alert groups from one of the district TCR... 9 399 162 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR
SSU, State Bureau of Investigation and National Police have uncovered 10 schemes to evade mobilisation in five regions. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers have dismantled a further 10 schemes for evading military service in various regions of Ukraine and arrested 13 organisers. The cost of these ‘services’ ranged from 2,500 to 30,000 US dollars. 3 944 11 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed Evasion from mobilization
SBI finds "black box" of MiG-29 fighter jet that crashed in Odesa region. PHOTOS State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) officers have found the flight recorder of the fighter jet that crashed while carrying out a combat mission in the Berezivka district of Odesa region on 10 August 2026. 2 862 8 Previously in trend: Ukraine lost aircraft AFU aviation
He collected "tribute" from subordinates and tried to flee Ukraine: head of Security Police unit in Dnipropetrovsk region detained – SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS The head of a Security Police unit in the Dnipropetrovsk region has been detained on suspicion of organising systematic extortion payments from his subordinates. More than 100 police officers paid their superiors between UAH 3,000 and UAH 8,000 each month, with the total "tribute" exceeding UAH... 5 669 25 Previously in trend: Extortion of funds
MiG-29 crash in Odesa region: SBI has opened inquiry and is searching for ’black box’. PHOTO Officials from the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have opened a criminal investigation into the crash of a Ukrainian Armed Forces MiG-29 fighter jet, which occurred on the evening of 10 August 2026 in the Berezivka district of the Odesa region. 2 579 6 Previously in trend: Ukraine lost aircraft
SSU, State Bureau of Investigation and National Police have uncovered further four ’evasion’ schemes in various regions of Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service, the State Bureau of Investigation and the National Police have uncovered four new schemes to evade mobilisation and detained seven organisers of these schemes in the Kharkiv, Kirovohrad and Vinnytsia regions. 1 576 9 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border
$13,000 to flee army: SBI uncovers scheme to illegally transport servicemen out of military units. PHOTOS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), together with the National Police and the Military Law Enforcement Service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, exposed a group that transported servicemen away from their duty stations for money and helped them hide. 2 812 10
First results of Honest Conscription operation: Kyiv TCR illegally deleted data from Oberih register for $2,500 – State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTO Illegal interference with the Unified State Register of Conscripts, Persons Liable for Military Service and Reservists (Oberih) has been uncovered during the large-scale Honest Conscription special operation. 9 464 26 Previously in trend: Corruption in TCR Oberih conscript register
Operation ’Honest Conscription’: SBI is conducting large-scale checks at the TCR and SS across Ukraine (updated). PHOTO On the morning of 30 July, staff from the State Bureau of Investigations launched large-scale inspections at regional and district-level recruitment and social support centres. 8 343 78 Previously in trend: Searches at TCR’s leadership
State Bureau of Investigation is establishing causes of F-16 fighter jet crash in Poltava region. PHOTO Officials from the State Bureau of Investigations have launched a pre-trial investigation into the crash of an F-16 fighter jet belonging to the Ukrainian Air Force, which occurred whilst the aircraft was carrying out a combat mission in the Poltava region. 4 850 17 Previously in trend: Ukraine lost aircraft
Beaten and locked in shed for "breaches of discipline": two soldiers from "Skelia" regiment have been notified of suspicion of torturing their comrades – SBI. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has notified two servicemen from the ‘Skelia’ regiment that they are under suspicion of mistreating their comrades. 6 968 69 Previously in trend: Beating of soldiers
SBI employees come under KAB attack in Sloviansk: one investigator wounded. PHOTO Three employees of the State Bureau of Investigation’s territorial office in Kramatorsk came under an enemy guided aerial bomb attack in Sloviansk while performing their official duties. 1 610 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sloviansk
Six schemes to evade mobilisation have been uncovered in Ukraine, with 15 people detained, - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine, the State Bureau of Investigations and the National Police have dismantled six new schemes to evade mobilisation in various regions of the country. 1 951 12 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization
Broke man’s arm whilst transporting him to TCR: police officer from Poltava has been notified of suspicion, – SBI. PHOTO Officers from the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI), with the assistance of the National Police leadership, have notified a police officer from Poltava that he is under suspicion of having injured a man whilst transporting him to the regional recruitment and social support centre. 3 885 72 Previously in trend: Suspicions against law enforcement officials Clash with police
SSU has dismantled seven channels for illegal sale of weapons: one tonne of explosives seized. PHOTOS The SSU, the State Bureau of Investigation and the National Police have dismantled seven illegal arms trafficking channels. Law enforcement officers seized over a tonne of explosives, drones, grenade launchers and automatic weapons, and arrested the organisers. 1 210 15 Previously in trend: Illegal possession of weapons
Sold ’immunity’ from TCR for $4,000: law enforcement officer detained in Kirovohrad region, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTOS Officers from the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI), with the assistance of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the leadership of the National Police, have exposed a law enforcement officer who was "selling" the right to move freely around the city and avoid being sent to the... 1 639 5 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization
Drove into oncoming lane and rammed minibus: National Police official from Donetsk region was detained following road traffic accident. PHOTOS Officers from the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), with the assistance of the National Police leadership, have detained an official from one of the National Police departments in the Donetsk region who caused a road traffic accident in the Dnipropetrovsk region on the evening of 12 July 2026. 2 159 11 Previously in trend: Road accidents involving police officers
Conscript dies after stay at Kremenchuk TCR: cause of death – severe traumatic brain injury, - SBI Officials from the SBI have opened a criminal investigation into the death of a 52-year-old man who was hospitalised with serious injuries following his stay at the Kremenchuk District Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support. 5 740 64 Previously in trend: death in the TCR
Company commander who sold military drones and machine guns for 1.1 million hryvnias has been detained, - SBI. PHOTO Officers from the State Bureau of Investigation, working in conjunction with the National Police and the SSU, have exposed and detained a serviceman in the Donetsk region who illegally sold two drones that were part of his unit’s arsenal, as well as two machine guns. The total value of the... 3 929 11 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking
Selling weapons by lorries: Three military personnel attempted to steal over tonne of explosives, – SBI. PHOTOS Three military personnel have been notified that they are under suspicion of attempting to sell a large arsenal of weapons and explosives. 3 799 12 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking
Property with swimming pool, holiday cottages and land at resort: head of Bukovyna State Geocadastre has been exposed for illicit enrichment amounting to 32 million UAH, - SBI. PHOTOS The head of the Main Directorate of the State Geocadastre in the Chernivtsi region has been notified that he is under suspicion of illicit enrichment amounting to approximately 32 million hryvnias. 2 396 12 Previously in trend: cases of illicit enrichment
SSU and the SBI have detained official from state-owned enterprise who attempted to "bribe" SSU employee to avoid prison. PHOTO The Main Directorate for Internal Security of the SSU and employees from the State Bureau of Investigation have detained the deputy director of a state-owned enterprise in the Dnipropetrovsk region, who attempted to bribe an officer of the Security Service of Ukraine. 2 511 3
Man locked in basement and tortured: leadership of district TCR in Mykolaiv region to stand trial – SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS A pre-trial investigation into the torture of a man at one of the district TCR and SS offices in Mykolaiv region has been completed. The indictment has been sent to court. 4 548 49 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Trial of TCR servicemen
21 million UAH in unpaid taxes: new charges reported in case of mine supplies to Ministry of Defence. PHOTOS State Bureau of Investigation officers exposed a new episode of illegal activity by the management of a private company that manufactured explosive devices for the Defense Forces. It should be recalled that in early 2026, the Bureau dismantled a criminal organisation that had misappropriated... 990 4 Previously in trend: Tax violations Corruption in defence
SBI has uncovered scheme of illegal conscription and beatings at RTCR in Odesa region: 9 people have been detained. PHOTOS Staff from the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have uncovered a large-scale scheme involving the unlawful coercion of citizens into mobilisation at one of the district TCR and SS in the Odesa region. According to the investigation, men were forcibly detained, beaten, intimidated and... 6 499 46 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR
SBI stopped car carrying former head of Odesa TCR Borysov at exit from Kyiv – media. PHOTO On June 10, employees of the State Bureau of Investigation are conducting searches after stopping a BMW car carrying former head of the Odesa TCR and SS (Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support) Yevhen Borysov, who is standing trial on several charges. 10 153 26 Previously in trend: Case of former Odesa region military enlistment officer Yevhen Borysov
Instead of front line – for sale: border guards caught soldier trading in drones. VIDEO+PHOTOS A joint operation by personnel from the Eastern Regional Directorate of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the State Bureau of Investigation (located in Kramatorsk) has led to the uncovering of a large-scale scheme involving the theft of military... 3 521 24 Previously in trend: Drone procurement corruption
Guarded Russian military convoys carrying weapons: SSU and SBI detained traitor in Kherson. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine, in conjunction with the State Bureau of Investigations, has detained another enemy collaborator who actively cooperated with the Russian occupiers during the capture of Kherson. 2 032 2 Previously in trend: High treason
Drove into oncoming lane while under influence and killed 17-year-old motorcyclist: SBI detains soldier in Sumy region. PHOTO Officers from the State Bureau of Investigations have arrested and charged a soldier who, whilst under the influence of alcohol, caused a fatal road traffic accident in the Sumy region. 3 995 12 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents
Sold 17 tonnes of fuel in 5 months: State Bureau of Investigation exposes military unit official’s fraud. PHOTOS Officers from the State Bureau of Investigations have notified an officer from the logistics platoon of a military unit in the Khmelnytskyi region that he is under suspicion . 1 298 9 Previously in trend: Theft of fuel intended for the military
Scheme to embezzle 20 million hryvnias in livestock subsidies has been uncovered in Odesa region. VIDEO+PHOTOS In the Odesa region, law enforcement officers have uncovered a scheme to embezzle public funds earmarked for state support of the livestock sector. 1 307 3 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds
Head of district TCR and three subordinates tortured men liable for military service in Ivano-Frankivsk region, SBI says. PHOTOS An investigation has been completed in the Ivano-Frankivsk region into the head of a district Territorial Centre of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) and three of his subordinates, who are suspected of torturing men liable for military service. The indictment has already been sent to... 11 662 169 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR
SBI has notified former Infrastructure Minister Omelian of suspicion of evading military service. PHOTOS Officials from the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have notified former Ukrainian Minister of Infrastructure Volodymyr Omelian that he is under suspicion of failing to perform his duties whilst serving in a military unit and of misleading the command. 6 397 46 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization
Drunk State Geocadastre official detained for extorting 300,000 hryvnias from farmer, - SBI. PHOTO Officers from the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), working in conjunction with the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), have exposed the head of one of the State Geocadastre’s sectors in the Kharkiv region, who demanded and received a bribe of 300,000 hryvnias from the manager of a local farm. 1 723 3 Previously in trend: Grafters
Large-scale desertion scheme exposed in four Ukrainian regions: organizers charged up to $15,000 – SBI. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), together with the Strategic Investigations Department of the National Police, exposed an organized group that helped mobilized service members to leave their places of service without authorization in exchange for money. The scheme operated... 3 091 13 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization AWOL in AFU
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