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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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дбр Prohibited ammunition, unjustified cruelty, mass extermination of population - SBI investigates crimes of Russians in Irpen. PHOTOS Investigators from the State Bureau of Investigation inspected about 700 hectares of the city's Kyiv region, which is more than 10,000 houses and buildings. These are mostly residential areas, where there were few infrastructure facilities, but only schools, hospitals, and kindergartens. 3 997 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Працівників Голосіївського РТЦК, які допомагали ухилянтам, заарештували Case of Holosiivskyi DTCR: Various measures of restraint imposed on six defendants - SBI Three employees of the Holosiivskyi District TCR and SS and three civilians who helped conscripts evade military service have been arrested. Pre-trial restraints have been imposed on them. 2 970 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

The official helped military personnel to leave the country illegally AFU training centre official assisted illegal departure of servicemen abroad. VIDEO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation have completed a pre-trial investigation into the chief of staff, deputy commander of the training battalion at one of the training centres for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) personnel. 1 603 6 Previously in trend: Corruption and mobilisation Illegal border crossing

Two AFU officials organise scheme in TCRs in Kyiv and Volyn Scheme to update data in TCRs for $9 thousand: two officials of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kyiv and Volyn exposed Two officials of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who organised an illegal scheme to update military records in one of the Kyiv TCRs and SSs and one of the Volyn TCRs and SSs have been served with a notice of suspicion. 3 087 6 Previously in trend: Corruption and mobilisation

SBI SBI opens proceedings over illegal searches of KCSA employees The State Bureau of Investigation will investigate the actions of officers of the specialised military prosecutor's office who conducted "night searches" of Kyiv City Hall employees without a court order and violated their rights, including the inviolability of their homes. 14 352 6

Acting Head of the State Environmental Inspection Oleksandr Subbotenko Inaccurate data worth UAH 26 million in declaration: SBI investigates actions of acting head of State Environmental Inspection Subbotenko On 3 February 2026, the Office of the Prosecutor General registered criminal proceedings into the inclusion of false information in the annual declaration of Oleksandr Subbotenko, acting head of the State Environmental Inspection of Ukraine. 1 142 6 Previously in trend: Declaration of false information

беркут Six people from Berkut who shot Maidan activists on February 20, 2014 be tried. VIDEO Six Berkut officers were directly involved in the mass shootings of Maidan activists. 4 120 6 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

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

Law enforcement officer wanted to transport a draft dodger on a mattress For $4,000, he wanted to smuggle draft dodger across border on mattress: law enforcement officer detained in Vinnytsia region. PHOTOS A law enforcement officer in Vinnytsia region has been detained for attempting to smuggle a draft evader across the state border on an inflatable mattress. 1 506 6 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

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

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

land He allowed illegal use of tank training ground by farmers: official suspected in Dnipropetrovsk region - SBI. VIDEO The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has served a notice of suspicion to the former head of the housing and maintenance department of Dnipro, who for several years ignored the illegal use of tank training ground land by local farmers. 2 215 6 Previously in trend: cases of illicit enrichment

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

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. 2 507 6

Doctors helped the evaders Group of doctors who helped draft dodgers obtain disability status and leave country in exchange for bribes has been exposed – SBI. PHOTOS Investigators of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have detained and served notices of suspicion to three doctors from a Kyiv municipal hospital who profited by arranging illegal departures abroad for men of conscription age. 2 537 5 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

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

дбр In absentia, 9 traitors from Crimea, who are currently fighting against Ukraine, were informed of their suspicions - SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers served notices of suspicion in absentia to 9 former servicemen of the Crimea Air Force tactical group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 738 5 War in Ukraine

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. 5 105 5 Incidents

State Emergency Service State Emergency Service's regional department searched on case of fires in Luhansk region. VIDEO&PHOTOS Employees of Luhansk Regional Prosecutor's Office, together with investigators, conducted authorized searches in the Main Directorate and other structural units of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Luhansk region within a case of official negligence that entailed grave consequences during large wildfires in Luhansk region. 1 830 5 Ukrainian Politics

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. 1 826 5

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

Law enforcement officer suspected of smuggling draft dodgers abroad Law enforcement officer exposed for smuggling draft evaders to Transnistria for $6,000 – SBI. PHOTOS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), in cooperation with the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the State Border Guard Service, have notified a law enforcement officer of suspicion for taking bribes to help military-age men illegally cross the border into the unrecognized territory of Transnistria, bypassing official checkpoints. 981 5 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

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

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

suspicion of the former head of the State Emergency Service of Ivano-Frankivsk region Former head of Ivano-Frankivsk Emergency Service organized illegal logging worth over UAH 7 million – SBI. PHOTO Officers of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), with the support of the Internal Security Department of the National Police, have served a notice of suspicion to the former head of the Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Ivano-Frankivsk region. He is accused of organizing illegal logging in a nature reserve area, causing damage exceeding UAH 7 million. 1 697 5 Previously in trend: Illegal logging

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

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

State Bureau of Investigation Case of enemy’s breakthrough in Kharkiv region: ex-commanders of "Kharkiv" OTG and "Khortytsia" OSGT Hrytskov and Hruzevych have not been interrogated yet - SBI The SBI has not yet interrogated the predecessors of Generals Yurii Halushkin and Yurii Sodol in the case of the enemy's breakthrough in the Kharkiv region in May last year. The fact is that the former commanders of the OTG "Kharkiv" Andrii Hrytskov and OSGT "Khortytsia" Oleksandr Hruzevych are currently performing combat missions at the front. 2 060 4 Previously in trend: Arrest of generals

were selling fuel Officers who stole fuel from military unit in Donetsk region will be tried, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation have completed a pre-trial investigation into three officers of a military unit in the Donetsk region who systematically stole fuel and lubricants. 1 399 4 Previously in trend: financial fraud

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

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

legalisation of money in the National Guard Approximately 11.5 million hryvnias embezzled: large-scale money laundering scheme by officials of National Guard unit exposed, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTOS SBI officers jointly with the SSU and with the assistance of the National Guard command exposed an accountant of a military unit who transferred part of the money to third-party accounts when calculating the salaries of all servicemen. 5 270 4 Previously in trend: financial fraud

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. 1 415 4

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. 2 540 4

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. 8 736 4

Справа про підкуп працівників ДБР In Khmelnytskyi region, court security officer who promised to "negotiate" with SBI to close case for $20,000 was served notice of suspicion Officers of the State Bureau of Investigation served a notice of suspicion to the deputy commander of a court security service unit in Khmelnytskyi region. He promised to "help" a person involved in the Bureau’s criminal proceedings to close the case in exchange for $20,000. 912 4 Society

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

Road accident in Odesa Fatal Odesa crash involving serviceman leaves one dead and over 10 injured: SBI establishes circumstances of accident. PHOTOS Officers of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) are establishing the circumstances of a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on 7 April 2026 at about 7:40 a.m. on Balkivska Street in Odesa. 4 880 10 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

SBI exposes Oberih scheme helping nearly 100 men dodge draft SBI exposed service members and ex-law enforcement officer who tampered with "Oberih" and removed nearly 100 men from military register Officers of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) exposed and shut down an interregional group that had been systematically interfering with state registries and arranging draft evasion for nearly 100 men liable for military service. 1 583 4 Previously in trend: Removal from military registration

Злочини проти нацбезпеки Almost 1,000 indictments for crimes against national security have been sent to court since beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion - SBI. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, the State Bureau of Investigation has submitted nearly 1,000 indictments for crimes against national security to the courts. In some criminal proceedings, the courts have already imposed actual prison terms on detained defectors. 347 3

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. 6 865 25 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

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

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

Law enforcement officer was transporting fugitives in the trunk For €20,000, he smuggled "draft dodgers" in car trunk — law enforcement officer from Bukovyna now faces up to 9 years in prison – SBI. PHOTO The pre-trial investigation has been completed against a law enforcement officer from the Chernivtsi region who attempted to smuggle a conscript across the border in a car trunk. The indictment has been sent to court. 1 080 3 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

The State Bureau of Investigation detained a law enforcement officer from Bukovina who helped draft dodgers Law enforcement officer exposed in Bukovyna for promising ’unhindered’ border crossing for $9,000 – SBI. PHOTOS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, together with the Internal Security Department of the State Border Guard Service and the SBU, have exposed a law enforcement officer from the Chernivtsi region who planned to organize an illegal scheme for draft-age men to cross the state border via the Yahodyn checkpoint. 1 201 3 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border Illegal border crossing

Hrynkevych's case: familiarisation with case file is completed Hrynkevych’s case: parties complete their review of materials The parties to the Hrynkevych's case are completing their familiarisation with the criminal proceedings. 997 3

The traitor was sentenced to 14 years in prison. He helped occupiers create "prison" in Kherson: traitor sentenced to 14 years – SBI. PHOTOS The Kherson City Court found the former deputy head of a department at the state institution "Northern Penal Colony No. 90" guilty of collaborationist activities and sentenced him to 14 years in prison. 1 261 3 Previously in trend: High treason Disclosure of collaborators