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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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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

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

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

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

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. 4 164 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SBI State Bureau of Investigation has dismantled transnational cocaine supply channel to Ukraine. VIDEO+PHOTOS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, with the assistance of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, uncovered and dismantled a transnational cocaine supply channel from European countries to Ukraine. 2 634 17 Previously in trend: Elimination of drug trade

Former head of the SSU in Kharkiv region detained: SBI announces new suspicion Former head of SSU in Kharkiv region Dudin detained: he has been notified of suspicion, - SBI. PHOTOS During an attempt to leave custody on bail, the former head of the Security Service of Ukraine in the Kharkiv region, Roman Dudin, was detained. The State Bureau of Investigation reported new suspicion against the former official. 8 969 59 Previously in trend: Disclosure of collaborators

Arrest of prosecutor for bribery Koriukivka district prosecutor detained while taking $2,500 bribe – Kravchenko. PHOTO Investigators of the State Bureau of Investigation, under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the General Inspectorate of the Prosecutor General’s Office, have detained a prosecutor from the Koriukivka District Prosecutor’s Office in Chernihiv region while taking a bribe. 12 900 27 Previously in trend: Grafters Corruption in law enforcement agencies

suspicion of the commander Commander of unit who assembled soldiers for roll call on 1 November is under suspicion: 12 soldiers and 7 civilians were killed and dozens were wounded as result of Russian strike. PHOTO The commander of the unmanned systems unit has been notified of suspicion in connection with the deaths of military personnel and civilians during the celebrations. 11 965 101 Previously in trend: Russian strike at awards ceremony

The State Bureau of Investigation announced that it suspected the capital’s law enforcement officer of stealing money seized during the investigation. He stole over 13 million hryvnias and hid in forest in Rivne region: police officer Rybianskyi was charged. PHOTOS In Kyiv, police officer Yurii Rybianskyi, who disappeared along with material evidence worth over 13 million hryvnias, has been served a notice of suspicion. He was hiding in a forest in Rivne region, where he set up a makeshift shelter. 7 633 76 Previously in trend: Search for police officer Rybianskyi

Since the beginning of the year, the SBI has sent more than 6,500 indictments to court. Since beginning of year, SBI has sent 6,500 corruption cases to court, including against MPs and judges. INFOGRAPHICS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) continue to systematically combat corruption in government and law enforcement agencies. 675 15 Previously in trend: Officials’ abuse of power

In Zaporizhzhia, the State Bureau of Investigation exposed a deserter Deserter set up illegal channel to smuggle soldiers abroad in Zaporizhzhia – SBI. PHOTOS In Zaporizhzhia, officers of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), in cooperation with the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), exposed a serviceman who went AWOL and later organized an illegal channel to smuggle other soldiers abroad. 2 449 6 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

Enrichment of a State Environmental Inspection official State Environmental Inspection official exposed for illegal enrichment: $880,000 and €200,000 found at her home, - SBI. PHOTOS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, in cooperation with the National Police's Special Investigation Department, have exposed the head of one of the departments of the State Environmental Inspection of the Dnipropetrovsk Region (Dnipropetrovsk and Kirovohrad regions) for illegal enrichment. 10 804 76 Previously in trend: cases of illicit enrichment

Kudrytskyi is detained SBI confirms Kudrytskyi’s detention: he and Hrynkevych suspected of embezzling "Ukrenergo" funds. VIDEO+PHOTO SBI officers served a notice of suspicion to a Lviv businessman and detained former "Ukrenergo" CEO Volodymyr Kudrytskyi on suspicion of fraudulently seizing funds from the state-owned enterprise "NPC "Ukrenergo". 7 960 17 Previously in trend: Searches at Kudrytskyi’s place SBI detained Kudrytskyi

Officials who embezzled funds will be brought to trial Company’s management, which "laundered" 101 million hryvnias on purchase of timber for military, will be brought to trial. VIDEO+PHOTOS SBI officers completed a pre-trial investigation against the former head of the Luhansk Housing and Maintenance Department and his accomplices. They misappropriated more than UAH 101 million during the procurement of fuel wood for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 692 3 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of funds timber embezzlement

The State Bureau of Investigation detained a National Guard soldier who fatally injured a teenager in Kryvyi Rih National Guardsman fatally hits teenager at crosswalk in Kryvyi Rih: he was detained – SBI. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have detained and served a notice of suspicion to a serviceman of the National Guard of Ukraine who fatally hit a teenage boy at a pedestrian crossing in Kryvyi Rih on October 18. 3 309 13 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

In nine months, the State Bureau of Investigation has referred nearly 6,000 corruption cases to court. In nine months, State Bureau of Investigation referred 5,879 corruption cases to court: among accused are MPs, judges, and customs officers. INFOGRAPHICS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation continue to systematically fight corruption in government and law enforcement agencies. In the first nine months of 2025, SBI investigators completed pre-trial investigations in 5,879 criminal proceedings and sent indictments against 6,321 people to court. 727 5

Drug channel exposed in a correctional colony in Mykolaiv region In Mykolaiv region, State Bureau of Investigation exposed prison employee who was working as "drug courier". PHOTOS SBI officers, with the assistance of the SSU and the leadership of the SPS, uncovered and blocked a drug trafficking channel in the Kazankivska Correctional Colony No. 93 in Mykolaiv region, involving an employee of the institution. 993 2 Previously in trend: Drug manufacturing and distribution distribution of drugs

The State Bureau of Investigation has exposed 2,700 traitors and collaborators State Bureau of Investigation is investigating 2,780 cases against traitors and collaborators — 1,300 indictments are already in court. INFOGRAPHICS The State Bureau of Investigation systematically exposes people who have betrayed Ukraine or are collaborating with the enemy. 394 2 Previously in trend: High treason Detention of Russian accomplices Elimination of collaborators and traitors

23 organisers of the scheme have been detained in various regions of Ukraine. SSU, SBI and National Police dismantle 11 draft-evasion schemes in various regions of Ukraine: 23 people have been detained. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), and the National Police dismantled 11 new draft-evasion schemes. As a result of coordinated operations across several regions, 23 organizers were detained. 5 873 5 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

fuel theft Official of military unit in Mykolaiv region stole hundreds of tons of fuel intended for AFU. State’s losses - over UAH 24 million, - SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers served a notice of suspicion to the head of the fuel and lubricants service of a military unit in Mykolaiv region, who systematically stole fuel intended for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 318 18 Previously in trend: Fuel theft

Two border guards in Zakarpattia planned to illegally transport men of conscription age SBI, together with SSU, has uncovered corruption schemes on border with Slovakia and Hungary. PHOTO In Zakarpattia, officers of the State Bureau of Investigation, the Security Service of Ukraine, and the Border Guard Internal Security Department disrupted illegal schemes to smuggle draft-age men across the border. 3 504 4 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Border guards demanded a bribe from a colleague for transferring him to the rear Demanded $5,500 for transferring soldier to rear: two border guards detained in Khmelnytskyi region. PHOTOS Two border guards who demanded a bribe from a colleague from a combat unit to transfer him to the rear unit were detained and notified of suspicion in Khmelnytskyi region. 1 610 5 Previously in trend: Grafters

Organisers of illegal travel of conscripts to Europe detained in Dnipro Organisers of turnkey scheme for desertion and escape abroad detained in Dnipro, - SBI. VIDEO&PHOTOS Law enforcers detained the organisers of a scheme that helped military personnel leave the service and go to Europe, including a defendant in the case of fictitious service of a deputy from the Dnipropetrovsk region. 2 446 12 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

Property of the head of the TCR Re-registered to his mother-in-law: head of TCR in Lviv region did not declare property worth over UAH 6 million in his declarations. PHOTOS SBI officers exposed the deputy head of the Lviv regional TCR and SS, who was acting head at the time of the exposure, who concealed a house and a land plot in his declaration. He re-registered the property to his mother-in-law. 5 516 36 Previously in trend: Declaration of false information

Embezzlement in the procurement of army property in Lviv region Scheme to embezzle millions in army property purchases in Lviv region exposed, - SBI. PHOTO A former commander of a military unit in Lviv region, who is now the deputy head of the Zolochiv District Military Administration, was caught buying thousands of army beds at inflated prices. As a result, the state lost more than UAH 2.6 million. 1 540 8 Previously in trend: stealing