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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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вимагання Official of military unit in Odesa forced the soldiers to give up part of "combat". So he took 600,000 hryvnias. PHOTOS The head of the material support of the military unit threatened the soldiers with problems with completing the service or physical payment. 13 812 39 Incidents

жеваго Zhevaho was put under extradition arrest in France - SBI Court of Chambry, France, ruled on extradition of fugitive Ukrainian oligarch Kostyantyn Zhevaho. 6 225 39 Ukrainian Politics

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. 16 737 38

Traffic accident in Zhytomyr Drunk law enforcement officer causes accident in Zhytomyr: 16-year-old girl killed. PHOTO SBI officers detained and served a notice of suspicion to a law enforcement officer in Zhytomyr region who committed a fatal accident while intoxicated. 7 078 38 Previously in trend: Car Accident

морозюк Hrynkevych case: Property of artist Sonia Moroziuk will also be seized - SBI The property of the former fiancée of Roman Hrynkevych, suspected of fraudulently supplying clothing to the Armed Forces, will also be seized. 7 257 37 Incidents

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. 7 581 36 Previously in trend: War

кмда SBI conducts search in building of Kyiv City Council, judge’s decision applies only to premises of KCMA, - Secretary Bondarenko The SBI conducts a search of the building of the Kyiv City Council as part of the proceedings regarding the deployment of soldiers, some of whom are concurrently deputies of the Kyiv City Council. 2 556 36 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". 7 673 36 Incidents

road accident involving law enforcement and TCR officers in Poltava region Deaths of military TCR and police officer in road accident in Poltava region: law enforcement driver is served suspicion notice. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation served a notice of suspicion to a law enforcement officer who had caused a fatal road accident near the village of Machukhi, Poltava region, on 2 May 2025. 6 851 36 Previously in trend: Car Accident Road accidents involving police officers

Dnipropetrovsk deputy served fictitiously in the Armed Forces Deputy of Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council fictitiously served in Armed Forces of Ukraine for sake of her image and received over 200,000 hryvnias, - SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS SBI officers exposed a scheme of fictitious military service by a deputy of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council. All actions were aimed at creating a positive image and obtaining illegal payments from the state budget. 7 398 36 Previously in trend: Corruption and mobilisation

Property of the head of the TCR Re-registered to his mother-in-law: head of TCR in Lviv region did not declare property worth over UAH 6 million in his declarations. PHOTOS SBI officers exposed the deputy head of the Lviv regional TCR and SS, who was acting head at the time of the exposure, who concealed a house and a land plot in his declaration. He re-registered the property to his mother-in-law. 5 516 36 Previously in trend: Declaration of false information

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

Ivan Rudyi, Head of CRGL SBI detained head of CRGL, Rudyi. He is suspected of aiding and abetting Russian Federation, - MP Honcharenko The State Bureau of Investigation today detained the head of the CRGL Ivan Rudyi. 7 526 36

EU expects Ukraine to make State Bureau of Investigations, anti-corruption court operational soon EU expects Ukraine to make State Bureau of Investigations, anti-corruption court operational soon EU ambassador to Ukraine says the European Union expects State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) and the anti-corruption court to start working within the shortest possible time. 11 672 35 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. 7 629 35 Incidents

Commander concealed soldier’s suicide Two officers who concealed suicide of soldier have been notified of suspicion. Family was unjustifiably paid 15 million hryvnias, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTO SBI officers served a notice of suspicion to the former first deputy commander of a military unit from Kyiv region and one of the members of the internal investigation commission. 10 575 35 Previously in trend: suicide of soldier

янукович,азаров Case against Yanukovych and Azarov regarding "Kharkiv Agreements" has been referred to court The SBI completed the pre-trial investigation against former President Viktor Yanukovych and former Prime Minister Mykola Azarov on charges of treason due to the signing of the "Kharkiv Agreements". 2 732 35 Ukrainian Politics

Вибух на парковці у Миколаєві Explosion occurred in car park in Mykolaiv due to careless handling of ammunition: 2 soldiers were killed and two injured. Rescuers were injured In Mykolaiv, an explosion occurred in a car park due to careless handling of ammunition. Two soldiers were killed and two were injured. Rescuers were also injured. 12 163 35 Incidents

Evaders were sent abroad to train in 155th Brigade Ex-command of 155th Brigade included evaders in lists for training in France - SBI The former command of the 155th Brigade assisted the evaders in crossing the border by including them in the lists of people to be sent to France for training. 17 799 34

Затримані військові, які СЗЧ, повернулись на службу Soldiers who left their units without permission for first time started returning to front instead of imprisonment - SBI Some detained servicemen who left the unit without permission for the first time and voluntarily decided to continue their service were released from custody. 5 544 34

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

Bribe-takers at the TCR in Odesa Doctors from Odesa TCR exposed for issuing fake MMC reports en masse for $16,000 without conscripts being present, - SBI. PHOTO Employees of the SBI identified all participants in the scheme to undermine mobilisation and reported their suspicions to the commission of freelance doctors of the Prymorske RTCR MMC and the Odesa SS. 4 389 33 Previously in trend: Corruption in TCR

stole equipment for air defence Platoon commander stole and sold equipment for air defence in Kyiv region: he was notified of suspicion, - SBI. PHOTO In the Kyiv region, employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), together with the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), exposed the commander of a platoon of one of the military units of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He appropriated equipment used for combat duty and airspace protection in the Kyiv region. 4 659 33 Previously in trend: Air defence operation in Kyiv region

Buznytskyi UAH 9 instead of 10 million: top SBI official Buznytskyi gets apartment from SSU in central Kyiv almost for free – media. VIDEO In 2024, Dmytro Buznytskyi, Deputy Head of the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI), privatised an official apartment from the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) in central Kyiv in 2024 for UAH 9.47. 6 216 35

European Parliament deputy Austriavičius warned authorities against Poroshenko European Parliament deputy Austriavičius warned authorities against Poroshenko's political persecution Member of the European Parliament, an influential Lithuanian politician, member of the Friends of Ukraine group in the European Parliament, Petras Austriavičius, warned the Zelenskyi administration of political persecution of the fifth President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko. 2 623 33 Ukrainian Politics

Zhelezniak calls presidential SBI bill a preemptive move Zhelezniak on SBI reboot: President Zelenskyy is building his vertical, but without Yermak Preparing a presidential version of the bill to improve the work of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is a preemptive move. 3 074 33

Traffic accident involving law enforcement officers Three NABU employees have been notified of suspicion of committing traffic accident that resulted in maiming to victims, - SBI. PHOTO Based on the SBI materials, the Prosecutor General's Office has served suspicion notices to three NABU employees who committed road accidents with victims. 4 193 33 Previously in trend: Search in NABU

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

Ex-president Yanukovych notified of suspected treason Ex-president Yanukovych notified of suspected treason Former fugitive president Viktor Yanukovych and two ex-defense ministers of Ukraine Dmytro Salamatin and Pavlo Lebedev have been notified of suspected treason. 4 143 33 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine Ukraine's SBI launches probe as evidence in Maidan shootings case gone missing Director of Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Roman Truba says the Bureau is investigating the disappearance of certain materials related to the Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine late in 2013-early in 2014. 2 372 33 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Man was beaten in TCR in Vinnytsia. Suspects were arrested Official of Vinnytsia TCR and her accomplice who beat man are sent to custody The official of the Vinnytsia TCR and her accomplice, who beat a citizen, were sent to custody without the right to post bail. 6 460 32

Shabunin claims that Zelenskyy has cleared the media field "Zelenskyy is building corrupt authoritarianism during martial law" - AntAC on Shabunin’s suspicion The suspicion of the AntAC head Vitalii Shabunin is an exemplary punishment to demonstrate that the authorities can do anything to anyone in the country. 3 373 32 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

юрченко,бігус Pre-trial investigation in case of Bihus.info surveillance will be conducted by SBI The State Bureau of Investigation will investigate the criminal proceedings over the surveillance of Bihus.Info journalists. 2 501 32 Incidents

State Bureau of Investigation sets up unit to probe State Bureau of Investigation sets up unit to probe 'Maidan cases' Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has set up a unit to probe "Maidan cases." 2 295 32 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

In Chernihiv region, the State Bureau of Investigation uncovered a scheme to evade mobilisation Fictitious "teachers" instead of front: SBI exposes mobilization evasion scheme in Chernihiv region. VIDEO Officers of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have served a notice of suspicion on the president of one of the educational institutions in the Chernihiv region. 2 685 31 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

The State Bureau of Investigation detained former deputy head of the High Economic Court Artur Yemelyanov SBI detains Yemelianov: he planned to flee Ukraine after unlawful alteration of pretrial restrictions. PHOTO On May 30, officers of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) detained Artur Yemelianov, former deputy head of the High Commercial Court of Ukraine, as part of a criminal case involving an attempt to undermine Ukraine’s economic security in the interests of the aggressor state. 16 839 31 Previously in trend: Yemelianov detention

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

Содоль Court orders SBI to open criminal case against General Sodol The Kyiv Court of Appeal has ordered the State Bureau of Investigation to open a criminal case against the former commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Yurii Sodol. 11 590 31

Scandal in Volyn: TCR mobilised an elderly man using force TCR employee in Volyn beat fisherman and used a stun gun, - SBI. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has detained the head of a unit within one of the departments of the Kovel Regional Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support, who, according to the investigation, together with other military personnel, used excessive force against a 60-year-old man during an attempt to mobilise him. 9 011 137 Previously in trend: Violation of human rights by TCR

Returning to service after AWOL Servicemen who voluntarily return from AWOL by 1 January will be reinstated with all social guarantees - SBI Servicemen who voluntarily return to service before 1 January 2025 will be reinstated with all social guarantees. 3 536 30

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. 7 316 30

military,awol Military who first went AWOL can return without criminal liability until 30 August - SBI Service members who have voluntarily left their posts without authorization for the first time may return voluntarily by August 30, 2025, without facing criminal liability. 2 313 30 Previously in trend: Returning to the Armed Forces after AWOL

Supply of defective mines: the SBI has provided details Billions in losses from supply of defective mines to Armed Forces: SBI has revealed details The State Bureau of Investigations has revealed details of a large-scale deal involving the supply of substandard mines for Ukraine's defence needs. 6 723 30 Previously in trend: Defective mines for AFU

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. 4 924 29 Incidents

Three criminal proceedings opened in case of Wagner PMC members - Venediktova Three criminal proceedings opened in case of Wagner PMC members - Venediktova Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova announces three criminal proceedings in the case involving Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) members. 4 792 29 Ukrainian Politics

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

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. 28 979 29

дбр Border breakthrough in Kharkiv region: SBI confirmed that they have started investigation. VIDEO A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the breach of the state border in Kharkiv region by Russian troops. 7 202 28 Previously in trend: War