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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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Official sold mobilisation evasion in Khmelnytskyi region Head of Khmelnytskyi district administration detained for organizing scheme to evade mobilization – SBI. PHOTOS The SBI, in cooperation with the National Police and the SSU, detained the acting head of the Khmelnytskyi District Administration, who organised a scheme whereby persons liable for military service could obtain the status of limited fitness for money. 2 883 7

Traitor serving in Crimea sentenced Traitor serving in Crimea as commander of Russian S-400 missile system sentenced to 15 years - SBI. PHOTO The court passed a sentence on a former deputy commander of a battery of an anti-aircraft missile division of a military unit from Crimea, sentencing him to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property. 2 873 6

SBI detains "PIN-UP" director for financing aggressor’s budget Financed aggressor’s budget through online casinos: Director of "PIN-UP" detained - SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation has detained the director of a company that obtained a licence to conduct online gambling under the "PIN-UP" brand. 3 959 7

Petro Poroshenko handed over batch of equipment to frontline defenders Batch of drones, ATVs and excavators was delivered to defenders at front. PHOTOS The leader of the "ES" and the fifth president, Petro Poroshenko, has prepared a batch of equipment for the defenders at the front worth UAH 52 million. 7 482 36 Previously in trend: War

Former collaborator who joined the Armed Forces exposed in Kharkiv region Former collaborator who worked for occupiers and later joined Armed Forces exposed in Kharkiv region – SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation together with the Security Service of Ukraine detained a resident of Kherson region who worked for the occupiers in a penal colony, and after de-occupation hid it and joined the Armed Forces. 3 350 6

Judge had holiday in Caribbean Judge from Kyiv region, who had holiday in Caribbean under guise of a business trip, and lawyer who helped him to forge documents, will be tried - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers, in cooperation with the SSU, completed an investigation into a judge of the Brovary City District Court who traveled abroad on holiday using forged documents. The investigation into the lawyer who helped him to make the forged documents has also been completed. 19 723 31

Drunken accident in Hostomel. Soldier was sentenced to 5 years in prison Committed fatal accident while drunk in Hostomel: Soldier sentenced to 5 years in prison. PHOTO A serviceman who committed a fatal road accident in Hostomel, Kyiv region, in July 2024 was sentenced to 5 years in prison. 4 201 26 Previously in trend: Car Accident

Commander of a military unit in Lviv region is served a notice of suspicion for purchasing beds at inflated prices UAH 8.5 million in losses to state: Commander of military unit in Lviv region purchased beds for military at inflated prices - SBI. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigation has served a notice of suspicion to the commander of a military unit in the Lviv region, who in 2022 purchased beds for the military at inflated prices without proper procedures. 13 389 17

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

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. 4 295 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

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. 4 376 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. 11 321 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. 19 528 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. 1 619 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

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. 3 403 18

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

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. 3 487 18

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

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

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. 15 175 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 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. 11 563 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. 12 928 73

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

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". 1 677 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. 17 699 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. 7 597 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. 17 691 33 Previously in trend: Grafters

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. 24 830 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. 8 102 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. 1 883 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. 10 195 24

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. 18 145 169

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. 2 432 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. 2 451 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. 8 493 24

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. 2 737 14

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. 3 739 14

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. 1 415 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. 3 385 15

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. 8 674 4

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