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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 Office of PGO officially confirmed that SBI destroyed secret materials on several high-profile cases, - Romaliyska. DOCUMENT Journalist Iryna Romaliyska received an official response from the Office of the PGO, which confirms the fact that the SBI destroyed secret and secret materials on several important criminal cases. 35 722 138 Ukrainian Politics

тищенко,обшук Tyshchenko deliberately smashed his phone during proceedings. VIDEO A video with a fragment of procedural actions during a search at the home of MP Mykola Tyshchenko has been published online. 26 351 137

труба гбр Poroshenko appoints Truba chief of newly created investigation agency. PHOTO President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko approved Roman Truba's appointment as director of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). 20 619 132 Ukrainian Politics

Генерал-лейтенант Юрій Содоль Sodol is responsible for preparation of defense in Kharkiv region before repeated offensive of Russian Federation - appeal of Chief of Staff of "Azov" Krotevych to SBI Former Commander of the Joint Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Yurii Sodol, as head of the "Khortytsia" OSGT, is responsible for preparing defenses in the Kharkiv region before a renewed Russian offensive. 19 635 130

SBI summons Poroshenko for interrogation on Sept 3 SBI summons Poroshenko for interrogation on Sept 3 The State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) has summoned the fifth president of Ukraine, leader of the European Solidarity Party, Petro Poroshenko, for interrogation on September 3, SBI spokesperson Anzhelika Ivanova has said. 3 204 125 Ukrainian Politics

частяков Death of Zaluzhnyi’s assistant Chastiakov: more than ten witnesses gave evidence - SBI In the case of the death of the assistant to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Hennadii Chatiakov, more than 10 people are witnesses, they have already given evidence. 18 136 124 Society

Кротевич написав заяву до ДБР SBI confirmed that it had received statement from Azov Brigade Chief of Staff Krotevych regarding general: Investigators have taken over This was reported by Censor.NET with reference to Interfax-Ukraine. 16 596 123 Previously in trend: War

сінево SBI arrested head office of Synevo network: Company denies allegations and says work of laboratories may be suspended The Synevo Ukraine laboratory network announced the seizure of its headquarters and central laboratory in Kyiv at the request of the State Bureau of Investigation. 14 030 122 Incidents

SBI conducts searches at ex-management of Naftogaz Ukrainy SBI conducts searches at ex-management of Naftogaz Ukrainy The State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) is investigating the former management of NJSC Naftogaz Ukrainy, the bureau said on its Telegram channel. 33 159 118 Ukrainian Politics

татаров "Where is Tatarov?" Yanukovych and power department leadership of those times, except Tatarov, will be tried in biggest Maidan case. VIDEO Investigators have completed the investigation into the organisation of the dispersal and shootings of participants in the Revolution of Dignity on 18-20 February 2014. 19 643 118 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

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. 18 848 117

SBI launches investigation into massive AWOL of 155th Brigade name after Anna of Kyiv in France SBI launches investigation into massive AWOL in 155th "Anna of Kyiv" brigade following media reports The State Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation into the abuse of power and desertion in the 155th mechanized brigade "Anna of Kyiv" following an investigation published in the media. 19 149 116

борисов Odesa ex-military commander Borisov was served a notice of suspicion. Suspect’s location is being established. Investigative actions are underway - State Bureau of Investigation. VIDEO SBI officers served a notice of suspicion to former head of Odesa Regional Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support. He is suspected of illicit enrichment worth hundreds of millions of hryvnias and intentional evasion from service. 12 482 116 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Kasianov said that a case had been opened against him for "illegal enrichment": Kasianov says case opened against him for ’illegal enrichment’: "It is of utmost importance to them to silence me" Yurii Kasianov, a major with the State Border Guard Service and an aerial reconnaissance specialist, reported that the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) had opened a criminal case against him for alleged "illegal enrichment," following pressure by the Border Guard’s Internal Security Service on his unit’s soldiers to extract testimonies. 9 624 115 Previously in trend: Liquidation of a unit Case against Kasianov

бутусов STATE BUREAU: Russia’s FSB appointed traitors to SSU leadership and dismissed General Baranetskyi / Yuriy Butusov. VIDEO Intelligence and subversive activities against Ukraine, placement of "their people" in various state and law enforcement agencies. Investigation completed: SSU and State Bureau of Investigations released new evidence of Kulinich’s cooperation with Russian FSB. Who supervised former head of SSU Main Directorate in Crimea? What happened to Bakanov and how did Russian FSB lobby for dismissal of Baranetsky from his position as Deputy Head of SSU and appointment of Naumov in his place? This is what we will discuss live with Yurii Butusov, editor-in-chief of Censor.NET. 26 065 114 War in Ukraine

андрій,ніколаєнко People’s Deputy of "Batkivshchyna"("Fatherland"-ed.) Nikolaienko, who, exceeding speed, knocked down and killed 18-year-old girl in Zhytomyr region, has been informed on suspicion - SBI According to the SBI (State Bureau of Investigation) materials, the Prosecutor General’s Office informed about the suspicion of a People’s Deputy of Ukraine, who committed a fatal road accident in the Zhytomyr region. 9 032 110 Incidents

SBI does not prepare suspicion to Poroshenko SBI does not prepare suspicion to Poroshenko The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) does not prepare suspicion to former President Petro Poroshenko. 2 837 110 Ukrainian Politics

European Solidarity says case against General Marchenko attempt to discredit reforms of Armed Forces European Solidarity says case against General Marchenko attempt to discredit reforms of Armed Forces European Solidarity Party has said it was prepared to provide Head of the Main Directorate for the Development and Support of Material Support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Dmytro Marchenko, as suspect in the 'bulletproof vest case,' all the necessary legal assistance in this matter. 3 864 109 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

дудін Dudin, former head of SSU of Kharkiv region, faces life sentence for treason, - SBI The employees of the SBI have completed the pre-trial investigation of Roman Dudin, the former head of the Department of the Security Service of Ukraine in the Kharkiv region. 23 359 108 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Vitalii Shabunin "Zelenskyy ordered to lock up Shabunin at Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Headquarters" - ZN.ua President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy raised the issue of the head of the AntAC Vitalii Shabunin at a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff. 20 356 108 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

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

рабинович Rabinovych was informed of suspicion of treason against former deputy of OPFL, - SBI Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation reported suspicion of treason to the former People’s Deputy of Ukraine from the banned political party "OPFL" Vadym Rabinovych. 9 848 107 Ukrainian Politics

court Ex-officer from Lviv region gets life sentence for betraying Ukraine: fled to Moscow and leaked data on Ukraine’s Armed Forces equipment – SBI A former officer from the Lviv region who, while on leave abroad, fled to Russia and passed information to the occupiers about his unit’s military equipment and the deployment of its personnel has been sentenced to life imprisonment. 10 558 106 Previously in trend: High treason

Vitalii Shabunin Zelenskyy is taking confident steps toward corrupt authoritarianism. They offer to lock me up for 5-10 years - Shabunin Taking advantage of the war, Volodymyr Zelenskyy is taking the first but confident steps towards corrupt authoritarianism. 11 993 103 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

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

SBI to serve notice of suspicion to former 155th Brigade commander Riumshyn SBI detains ex-commander of 155th brigade Riumshyn - Butusov Today, the State Bureau of Investigation is going to detain or notify several military officers of suspicion. 34 655 99

shabunin "SBI and PGO leaked my intimate photos from my phone, which was seized during search, to Telegram channels," - Shabunin Military officer and head of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre Vitalii Shabunin stated that the State Bureau of Investigation and the Office of the Prosecutor General leaked his intimate photos from a phone seized during a search on social media. 18 156 95 Previously in trend: Searches on Shabunin Suspicion against Shabunin

Former SBI Director Truba says authorities planning to notify him of suspicion Former SBI Director Truba says authorities planning to notify him of suspicion Former Director of the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) Roman Truba has said that the authorities are planning to notify him of suspicion and promised a tough response to this challenge. 14 933 93 Previously in trend: Truba records

Dzhus’s mother Mother of deceased pilot Dzhus on SBI searches in her son’s apartment: No respect for home of Hero of Ukraine The mother of the deceased pilot Andrii (Dzhus) Pilshchikov, Lilia Averianova, called the searches of her son's apartment by the SBI "disrespectful to his memory". 21 323 93 Previously in trend: Searches on Shabunin Suspicion against Shabunin Searches in Dzhus’s apartment

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. 15 925 93

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. 17 430 93

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. 21 344 91 Incidents

In Mykolaiv, a man died while trying to escape from police and TCR employees Man dies while fleeing from military personnel of TCR and police in Mykolaiv: SBI is investigating circumstances. PHOTO The SBI officials are investigating the circumstances of the death of a man in Mykolaiv who was fleeing from law enforcement officers and military personnel of the territorial recruitment and social support centre. 8 754 90 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR death in the TCR

труба роман Roman Truba recommended for SBI director post The competition commission selecting candidates for posts in the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) named Roman Truba the most suitable candidate for the post of director of State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). 36 260 88 Ukrainian Politics

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

SBI opens proceedings on Lutsenko SBI opens proceedings on Lutsenko's possible abuse of power The State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) has opened criminal proceedings on the statement of head of the parliamentary faction Servant of the People David Arakhamia on the fact of possible abuse of power by ex-Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko. 6 197 87 Ukrainian Politics

Constitutional Court Constitutional Court's head does not appear for questioning on Monday – SBI Head of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine Oleksandr Tupytsky did not appear for questioning at the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI). 11 133 86 Ukrainian Politics

Corruption in MSEC: what was found in Tetiana Krupa’s phone Correspondence with employees of State Bureau of Investigation, Prosecutor’s Office, and customs was found on phone of former head of Khmelnytskyi MSEC Krupa - media The phone of the former head of the Khmelnytsky MSEC, Tetiana Krupa, was found to contain correspondence with persons associated with the SBI, the regional prosecutor's office, and customs. 142 343 86

Shabunin SBI conducts searches at Shabunin’s place, phone seized – AntAC. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is searching Anti-Corruption Action Center (AntAC) head Vitalii Shabunin both at his duty station in the Chuhuiv district of Kharkiv region and at his home. 14 725 86

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. 16 822 85 Incidents

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. 4 166 85 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Unlawful actions of the TCR

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

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

ДБР Working group to be set up to verify diagnoses of officials, fake disability will be subject to criminal liability - SBI If the inspection confirms that the official has issued a fake disability, this will be the basis for opening criminal proceedings. 9 904 82

Establishment of National Bureau of Investigation should be followed by creation of fully independent prosecutor's office, Ukraine's PM says The Prosecutor General's Office has to share certain powers with the National Bureau of Investigation. This is a new, fully independent agency. We should turn Prosecutor's office into a fully independent and impartial authority at the next stage. 6 212 80 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

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

The State Bureau of Investigation will inform Shabunin of the updated charges What is known Investigators from State Bureau of Investigation will present Shabunin with updated charges - Anti-Corruption Action Centre SBI investigators arrived in Kharkiv region, where Vitalii Shabunin, chairman of the board of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre, serves, to serve him with a suspicion notice. 7 218 77 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

гринкевич After media publications, Ministry of Defense immediately decided to terminate contracts related to Hrynkevychs - Deputy Minister Polovenko on new corruption scandal The Ministry of Defence claims that it has decided to terminate all contracts with companies associated with the Hrynkevychs. This refers to businessman Ihor Hrynkevych, who is suspected of large-scale embezzlement of money in military procurement. 16 019 76 Kyiv News