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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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The criminal group was mining coal in Donetsk region Caused over UAH 5 billion in damages to state: group seizes mine in Donetsk region and illegally extracts coal – SBI. PHOTOS A criminal group was illegally mining coal at one of the mines in the Donetsk region. The illegal extraction caused more than UAH 5 billion in losses to the state. 12 309 21 Previously in trend: Illegal coal mining

SBI uncovers scheme of transferring military to rear for bribes Scheme of transferring military to rear for bribes exposed: four organisers served suspicion notices - SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation has uncovered a scheme to illegally transfer military personnel from the front line to rear units for bribes. 2 478 22 Previously in trend: transferring military personnel to rear

Serviceman was extradited to Ukraine Military man suspected of committing road accident in Kyiv region extradited to Ukraine - SBI. PHOTOS The law enforcement authorities of the Republic of Poland have decided to extradite to Ukraine a serviceman put on the international wanted list for committing a road accident in Kyiv region. 3 715 1

SBI officers serve suspicion notices to military official from Kyiv and private entrepreneur Promised deferment from service: military official from Kyiv and private entrepreneur served suspicion notices - SBI. PHOTOS A military official from Kyiv and a private entrepreneur set up an illegal scheme to produce fake medical documents to evade service. They were served a notice of suspicion. 1 245 1 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Suspicion of Vinnytsia military centre deputy for beating person liable for military service Person liable for military service was beaten: Deputy Head of Vinnytsia TCR and her ex-subordinate were served suspicion notices - SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers served a notice of suspicion to the deputy head of the Vinnytsia Joint City Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support and her former subordinate in connection with the beating of a man liable for military service who refused to sign a form and refused to be reserved. 8 258 79 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR

Military officials accrued fictitious combat Business was set up to pay fictitious "combat payments" expenses: SBI detains two military officials in Kherson region. PHOTOS In the Kherson region, two officials of a military unit organised a corruption scheme - they extorted money from servicemen for charging them fictitious "combat" payments. 1 266 4 Previously in trend: Illegal payments

confiscated car of SMS official Official of migration service from Odesa region had his luxury car confiscated: HACCU confirms legality of seizure of unjustified asset. PHOTO The Appellate Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court upheld the decision of the first instance court to confiscate a Mercedes car used by the head of the Migration Control Department of the Main Department of the State Migration Service of Ukraine in Odesa Oblast. 3 345 19 Previously in trend: Confiscation of unjustified assets

State Bureau of Investigation conducts searches at the HQCJ deputy head’s place SBI conducts searches at HQCJ deputy head’s place in connection with ex-judge Tandyr case. PHOTOS Searches are being conducted at the residence of the Deputy Head of the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine as part of an investigation into possible misrepresentation of the court. 4 344 10

Supply of low-quality clothing to the Armed Forces of Ukraine Director of company that supplied AFU with low-quality clothing worth UAH 140 million to be tried – SBI. PHOTOS The SBI has completed a pre-trial investigation into the director of a private company that supplied a military unit in the Dnipropetrovsk region with substandard military clothing worth UAH 140 million. 2 067 7

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. 2 970 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. 2 955 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. 4 042 7

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. 3 432 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. 19 807 31

Officials detained for organising bribery scheme for issuing hunting licences UAH 1 million for 500 exams: officials who organised large-scale bribery scheme for issuing hunting licences detained - SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation detained three officials of the Southern Interregional Forestry and Hunting Department who organised a corrupt scheme of extortion for issuing hunting licences. 8 955 22

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. 4 304 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. 13 499 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. 2 198 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. 6 872 16

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. 9 318 14

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. 4 362 19

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. 4 481 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. 1 788 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. 11 415 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. 19 599 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. 8 333 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. 1 727 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. 7 200 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. 3 459 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. 7 312 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. 3 614 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. 17 655 107 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. 168 710 84

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. 6 344 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. 15 287 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. 8 425 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. 12 922 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. 11 656 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. 13 022 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. 3 405 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". 1 757 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. 18 050 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. 7 706 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. 17 785 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. 24 899 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. 8 157 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. 1 943 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. 10 270 24