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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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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. 1 752 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. 15 863 93

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. 18 701 117

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. 9 207 66

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. 7 910 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. 7 229 30

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. 5 720 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. 3 308 19

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. 2 299 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. 11 435 27

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. 16 608 38

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. 4 754 7

Підозра посадовцю Херсонської ОДА He bought clothes for fighters with losses of more than 18.7 million UAH: Suspicion was reported to official of Kherson Regional State Administration. PHOTOS SBI officers, in cooperation with the National Police, served a notice of suspicion to the director of the Department for Civil Protection and Defence of the Kherson Regional State Administration, who had purchased low-quality clothing for the military. 1 807 11

ДБР викрило посадовця кінологічного центру на хабарі For 21,000 euros, he promised to transport man abroad: SBI exposes official of canine center. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigation, in cooperation with the Internal Security Department of the State Border Guard Service, exposed an official of the Dog Training Centre who wanted to set up a channel for smuggling men abroad. 1 711 2

Підозри військовим, які під час закупівель допустили збитки на майже 9 млн гривень Suspicion reported to 4 military personnel who incurred losses of almost UAH 9 million during procurement for AFU, - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers in cooperation with the SSU and the State Border Guard Service exposed four servicemen in Cherkasy and Kyiv regions whose negligence in defence procurement caused losses to the state totalling almost UAH 9 million. 1 351 4

Посадовець військової частини отримував виплати за інших SBI exposes military unit official who organized remote service for subordinates and received cash payments for it. VIDEO+PHOTOS SBI officers detained and served a notice of suspicion to the deputy commander of a military unit from Odesa region. According to preliminary data, during the operation of the scheme, the offenders managed to take on the staff more than 20 people and receive up to UAH 20 million from them. 28 911 29

безпідставна виплата бойових 4 law enforcement officers who unreasonably accrued more than UAH 2.6 million of combat pay to subordinates will be tried - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers completed a pre-trial investigation into four law enforcement officers from Donetsk region who organised a criminal scheme to unjustifiably charge combat bonuses to their employees. 3 169 21

Вбивство поліцейського на Вінниччині Murder of policeman in Vinnytsia region: Military who helped suspects escape to be tried. PHOTOS Two soldiers who helped the men who attacked police officers in Vinnytsia region in April 2024 to escape will be brought to trial. 9 354 13

Повідомлено про підозру начальнику господарського підрозділу ЗСУ Львівщини Illegally re-registered property worth UAH 12 million to relatives: Head of economic unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Lviv region is served notice of suspicion. PHOTO SBI officers, with the assistance of the leadership of the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces, served a notice of suspicion to the head of one of the Armed Forces' economic units in Lviv region. The head of the unit's housing and maintenance department illegally re-registered property worth almost UAH 12 million to his relatives through numerous transactions. 9 009 11

митник-хабарник SSU detains one of main customs officers in Prykarpattia region, who extorted bribes from importers. PHOTO The SSU and the State Bureau of Investigations dismantled a corruption scheme at Ivano-Frankivsk Customs. 12 661 27 Previously in trend: Grafters

На Одещині застрелили дезертира Four soldiers tried to escape to Moldova, one of them was shot dead: SBI investigates circumstances of incident. PHOTO SBI officers opened a criminal investigation into the death of a serviceman who tried to illegally cross the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. 23 537 163

Син Вінницького військкома допомагав ухилянтам Son of Vinnytsia TCR head promised evaders "package" of documents for travelling abroad for $20 thousand - SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS SBI officers detained the son of the head of one of the branches of the Vinnytsia United City Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support, who promised to "prepare" a package of documents for a local resident to travel abroad for money. 17 316 93

Викрито чиновників Держміграції на Одещині Migration Service officials who made money on foreigners have been exposed in Odesa region. Property worth UAH 150 million was found in their possession. PHOTO SBI officers jointly with the SSU exposed the Head of the Migration Control Department of the Main Department of the State Migration Service of Ukraine in Odesa region and an employee of the same department who promised a foreign citizen to resolve the issue and stay in Ukraine for money. 4 199 20 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Обшук у чиновника КМДА UAH 40 thousand weekly for the right to work on the route: Kyiv City State Administration official who organized a scheme of extortion from Kyiv road carriers was served a notice of suspicion - SBI. VIDEO&PHOTOS SBI officers served a notice of suspicion to a deputy director of a Kyiv City State Administration department who was demanding bribes from Kyiv road carriers. 5 058 21 Incidents

Командир тероборони залучив військових до будівництва свого маєтку Commander of "South" territorial defense forces, who forced fighters to build him mansion, was exposed in Odesa region - SBI. PHOTOS In Odesa region, law enforcement officers exposed the commander of the regional territorial defense forces "South" who involved three subordinates in the construction of his private house. 19 021 75 Incidents

Борисова затримало ДБР Odesa ex-combatant Borysov was re-detained on his way out of pre-trial detention center. He was informed about new suspicion, - SBI. PHOTOS Today, on 28 May, SBI officers detained Yevhen Borysov, the former head of the Odesa Regional TRC after he was released on bail in the amount of UAH 12 million on preliminary charges. 13 151 47 Incidents

Викрито схему для ухилянтів Multimillion-dollar scheme for making money on evaders in Odesa TRC was exposed, - SBI. PHOTOS An official of the Prymorskyi TRC of Odesa organised a large-scale mechanism for making money from men who want to avoid mobilisation. There are 138 known cases of people liable for military service whom he falsely made unfit for military service. 16 742 85 Incidents

Затримання Кропачова SBI provides details on detention of businessman Kropachov: Fraud in coal sector caused UAH 2 billion damage to state. VIDEO+PHOTOS The SBI confirmed that SBI officers, in close cooperation with the National Police, detained businessman Vitalii Kropachov, the actual owner of Krasnolimanske LLC, a member of the Ukrdoninvest group of companies. 3 934 18 Incidents

підозра TCR official in Zaporizhzhia illegally seized cars worth UAH 11 million. He may be imprisoned for 12 years - SBI. PHOTO The TCC officer seized the cars that were not subject to mobilisation from the enterprises. To do this, he came with an "armed escort". 7 605 36 Incidents

Ідентифіковано військових РФ, які катували мешканців Київщини Four ruscists who tortured local residents during occupation of Kyiv region identified - SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers served suspicion notices to four Russian servicemen from Buryatia who tortured residents of the Kyiv region during the temporary occupation of Bucha district. 4 144 19 Previously in trend: War

сбу Travelled in EU under guise of business trip: Poltava regional council deputy head served suspicion notice - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service and the State Bureau of Investigation have documented crimes committed by the deputy head of the Poltava Regional Council. 5 038 5 Incidents

дбр, ЗСУ During war, he enriched himself by UAH 58 million and bought factory, apartment and car: SBI detained ex-Armed Forces officer Kozlovskyi on food supply to rear. PHOTOS Law enforcers exposed the former head of the Central Food Supply Department of the Logistics Forces Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on illegal enrichment. 21 227 91 Incidents

шеврон,дбр,дбр_лого,дбр_шеврон SBI exposes law enforcement officer who helped five men cross state border. He faces up to seven years in prison. PHOTO The SBI jointly with the SSU exposed a law enforcement officer in the Lviv region who organized a scheme to smuggle men of military age across the border. 3 014 17 Incidents

дбр Serviceman in Mykolaiv region tried to sell three cars provided by volunteers. PHOTO In Mykolaiv region, law enforcement officers exposed a serviceman who wanted to sell three cars provided by volunteers for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 14 218 71 Incidents

дбр In Odesa region, entrepreneur together with law enforcement officers smuggled evaders to Moldova for $7000 - SBI. PHOTO In the Odesa region, the State Bureau of Investigation exposed an entrepreneur who organized a scheme to make money off of people liable for military service, involving two law enforcement officers and a local resident. 5 158 18 Incidents

мазепа,ігор Businessman Mazepa is suspected of construction on lands of strategic importance - law enforcement officers. VIDEO&PHOTOS The founder of Concorde Capital, Ihor Mazepa, is suspected of creating a criminal organisation and seizing 7 hectares of land near the Kyiv hydroelectric power station. 4 857 29 Incidents

гринкевич Hrynkevych is notified of new suspicion - SBI. PHOTOS Five members of a criminal organisation headed by Lviv businessman Ihor Hrynkevych, who caused almost one billion hryvnias in losses to the state budget of Ukraine, were served with a notice of suspicion. 5 637 52 Incidents

дбр Ex-Deputy Defense Minister Shapovalov and ex-head of Defense Ministry department Khmelnytskyi served new suspicions of embezzlement of almost UAH 950 million on procurement of low-quality bulletproof vests - SSU and SBI. PHOTO Former officials of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine have been served with new suspicions of embezzling almost a billion hryvnias in the procurement of bulletproof vests for the Armed Forces. Together with his accomplices, in 2022, the former Deputy Minister of Defence purchased another batch of low-quality bulletproof vests for the Ukrainian military, embezzling more than UAH 948 million of budget funds. 9 236 50 Incidents

дбр SBI detained head of sector of one of law enforcement agencies in Volyn region on USD 5 thousand bribe. PHOTOS In Volyn, SBI officers in cooperation with the SSU detained a sector head of a law enforcement agency on bribery. He demanded $5,000 from an entrepreneur for concealing tainted transactions. 20 786 14 Society

дбр Fuel was stolen at the Yavoriv training ground: three soldiers sentenced to 5 years in prison. PHOTOS Three soldiers who stole diesel fuel from a military unit at the Yavoriv training ground were sentenced to 5 years in prison. 5 351 23 Incidents

дбр SBI convicted the deputy of the Rivne Regional Council and the head of the forest industry Sukhovich of illegal enrichment for millions of dollars. PHOTOS SBI officers found undeclared assets worth millions of dollars from Vitaliy Sukhovich, a member of the Rivne Regional Council who is also the deputy head of the Polissya Forestry Office of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine". 14 585 72 Society

дтп,дбр,левицька Journalist Olena Levytska and her husband Serhii died in accident in Mykolaiv region: Car came into collision with military car, SBI launched investigation. PHOTOS Mykolaiv journalist Olena Levytska died in an accident in Mykolaiv region as a result of a collision with a military vehicle. Her husband Serhii was also killed. 15 468 0 Incidents

дубінський SSU and SBI are conducting searches at Dubinsky. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine and the State Bureau of Investigation are conducting searches at the home of MP Oleksandr Dubinsky. 7 505 35 Incidents

сбу People’s Deputy Dubinskyi was served suspicion notice of organizing scheme for draft dodgers to leave abroad, - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service of Ukraine and the State Bureau of Investigation have collected evidence against the current People’s Deputy, who is suspected of organizing a scheme for the illegal departure of men abroad. Today, he was notified of the suspicion under Art. 332 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (illegal transportation of persons across the state border). 7 405 28 Ukrainian Politics

сбу,ухилянти New schemes for draft dodgers have been exposed: among defendants are two military commissars and head of Military Medical Panel, - SSU. PHOTOS Criminals were exposed who offered draft dodgers to flee to the European Union on the basis of forged documents. 5 963 11 Incidents

затримання,луцюк Rivne Military Commissar Lutsiuk, who beat soldier, is suspected of non-declaration of 46.6 million hryvnias. PHOTOS The head of the Rivne Regional Military Commissariat, Serhii Lutsiuk, who beat a subordinate in July, was notified of a new suspicion. According to investigators, he failed to declare assets worth more than UAH 46.6 million. Some of them are registered in the name of a retired aunt. 12 629 67 Incidents

дбр Serviceman detained in Dnipro. VIDEO&PHOTOS A military officer was detained in Dnipro for demanding bribes from his subordinates for unimpeded payment of combat pay. 10 167 46 Incidents

сбу,дбр Fraudsters who sold position of rector of one of Vinnytsia universities for $50,000 detained. PHOTO The SBU jointly with the State Bureau of Investigation detained two fraudsters who tried to cheat a candidate for the post of rector of a Vinnytsia higher education institution. In return for USD 50 thousand, they promised to help the candidate with her appointment to a senior position at the university. During the conversation with the victim, the defendants introduced themselves as officials of "anti-corruption bodies". 26 525 15 Incidents

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