8328 visitors online
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.

show details

TOP news SBI

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

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). 7 518 28 Ukrainian Politics

дбр Over 10 tons of Russian ammunition and anti-aircraft gun were discovered in Kharkiv region, - SBI. VIDEO&PHOTOS Another cache of Russian weapons, which the occupiers did not have time to take with them during their retreat, was discovered in the de-occupied territory of Kharkiv region. 29 075 28 Previously in trend: War

weapons, cache, Kyiv, cache Father and son detained for setting up ammunition and weapons caches in Desnianskyi district of Kyiv - SBI. VIDEO&PHOTOS Two Kyiv residents were served a notice of suspicion for organising and arranging storage facilities in Kyiv for weapons that were being transported from the frontline territories and combat zones. 6 322 28 Previously in trend: Ammunition caches

Prosecutors uncover UAH 3bn corruption scheme in defense procurement Nearly UAH 3bn in losses: large-scale defense procurement scheme uncovered, Prosecutor General’s Office says The Prosecutor General’s Office, together with the SBI, has uncovered a large-scale corruption scheme in defense procurement involving the supply of unfit mortar rounds and the misappropriation of budget funds. 4 471 28 Previously in trend: Corruption in law enforcement agencies

беркут They supplied grenades from Russian Federation, which "Berkut" used against people. Zakharchenko and other Yanukovych-era officials are wanted, - SBI Under the procedural leadership of the PGO, the SBI employees completed a special pre-trial investigation of the former Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, his deputy and the head of the Department of Material Support of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine for the illegal supply of grenades from the Russian Federation during the Revolution of Dignity. The indictment was sent to the court. 3 264 27 Previously in trend: War

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. 11 486 27

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. 12 715 27 Previously in trend: Grafters

Lieutenant Colonel of the State Border Guard Service and his brother took conscripts abroad Lieutenant colonel of State Border Guard Service and his brother from Russian Federation took more than 70 conscripts abroad. VIDEO The Prosecutor General's Office continues to expose schemes for illegally transporting men of conscription age abroad. 6 751 27 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Arrest of prosecutor for bribery Koriukivka district prosecutor detained while taking $2,500 bribe – Kravchenko. PHOTO Investigators of the State Bureau of Investigation, under the procedural guidance of prosecutors from the General Inspectorate of the Prosecutor General’s Office, have detained a prosecutor from the Koriukivka District Prosecutor’s Office in Chernihiv region while taking a bribe. 12 900 27 Previously in trend: Grafters Corruption in law enforcement agencies

SBI Deputy Director Babikov Writes No Resignation Statement, Unaware Of Preparation Of His Dismissal SBI Deputy Director Babikov Writes No Resignation Statement, Unaware Of Preparation Of His Dismissal Deputy director of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), Oleksandr Babikov, did not write any resignation statement, and was not aware of preparation of an order to dismiss him. 20 452 27 Ukrainian Politics

дбр,обшуки State Bureau of Investigation has discovered in Ukraine construction business of Russian oligarch Molchanov, close to Kremlin. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation has established a Ukrainian building materials company controlled by Russian oligarch Andrei Molchanov. He is a former member of the "Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation", close to the occupying power and pays large taxes to the budget of the aggressor country. 8 234 27 War in Ukraine

SBI exposes fuel supplies from Russia to Ukraine by structures associated with Medvedchuk. VIDEO&PHOTOS SBI exposes fuel supplies from Russia to Ukraine by structures associated with Medvedchuk. VIDEO&PHOTOS Employees of the Territorial Administration of the State Bureau of Investigation in Mykolaiv have exposed the supply of diesel fuel to Ukraine from the Russian Federation at reduced prices by structures close to Ukrainian parliamentarian (Opposition Platform – For Life faction) Viktor Medvedchuk. 5 362 26 Previously in trend: Medvedchuk case

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

Assistant forester exposed in Izyum district In Izium, forest ranger’s assistant involved in death of Ukrainian soldiers was exposed. VIDEO+PHOTOS The Security Service's counterintelligence and the State Bureau of Investigation exposed an assistant to the forest manager of a state forestry enterprise in the Kharkiv region who, together with the occupiers, participated in the shooting of a Ukrainian Armed Forces vehicle during the fighting for the city of Izium in April 2022. 4 832 26 Previously in trend: High treason

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

Syrskyi SBI does not rule out questioning Syrskyi as witness in case of insufficient defense of Kharkiv region The State Bureau of Investigation stated that it could involve the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, as a witness in the case of insufficient defence of Kharkiv region. 2 050 26 Previously in trend: Arrest of generals

Customs inspector smuggled men to Poland Lviv customs inspector took 4 men of military age to Poland in her car - SBI An inspector of one of the Lviv customs posts, who organised the smuggling of four men of military age across the border, has been notified of suspicion. 12 315 26

дбр Careless attitude to service and fine of 221,000 hryvnias: court sentences commander of Ivano-Frankivsk TCR, who took local football players into fictitious service The Kalush District Court passed a verdict in the case of the commander of the guard company of the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support, who fraudulently recruited football players. 12 191 26

The police officer opened fire with his service weapon SBI is investigating shooting in Zaporizhzhia: police officer shot and killed assailant who was threatening him with weapon Officials from the SBI have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding an incident in Zaporizhzhia in which a law enforcement officer used his service firearm. The incident resulted in the death of a man. 4 536 35 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU Shooting in Zaporizhzhia

Commander of unit to stand trial in Zaporizhzhia In Zaporizhzhia, unit commander through whom staff members received "combat" payments to be tried. PHOTO In Zaporizhia, the head of a military unit and the head of the financial service will be tried for allowing staff officers to receive combat bonuses. 4 173 26 Previously in trend: Abuse in defence sector

MP Leros Refuses To Testify To SBI MP Leros Refuses To Testify To SBI Member of Parliament Geo Leros refused to testify to the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). 4 175 25 Ukrainian Politics

Based on materials from State Bureau of Investigation, military serviceman who embezzled equipment worth over 4.5 million hryvnias will be brought to trial Military officer sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing night vision devices worth 4.5 million hryvnias, - SBI. PHOTO The Lebedynskyi District Court of Sumy Region sentenced a serviceman who misappropriated equipment worth over UAH 4.5 million intended for an assault company to 10 years in prison. 4 392 25 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

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. 5 789 25

Truba: Neither Klitschko, nor his representatives come to SBI for questioning Truba: Neither Klitschko, nor his representatives come to SBI for questioning Roman Truba, the director of the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI), says that Kyiv’s mayor Vitali Klitschko hasn’t arrived at the Bureau on July 26 to give evidence in a case involving land frauds. 1 755 25 Ukrainian Politics

Large-scale checks are being carried out in Ukraine due to evasion of mobilisation: Large-scale checks in Ukraine due to evasion of mobilisation: 110 people suspected of false deferrals. VIDEO+PHOTOS As part of the sixth stage of the large-scale special operation "Guardian," law enforcement officers uncovered new schemes for evading military service. 10 258 25 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Minchgate: what does the SBI say about contacts with those involved? Myroniuk, defendant in "Mindichgate" scandal, visited SBI building The SBI established that the individuals involved in the "Mindichgate" scandal were present in the Bureau's building. 3 256 25 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

SBI chief appoints deputy directors to five territorial directorates. PHOTO SBI chief appoints deputy directors to five territorial directorates. PHOTO Director of the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI), Roman Truba, has appointed deputy directors of the agency’s five territorial directorates based in Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi, Melitopol, Kramatorsk and Mykolaiv. 5 894 25 Incidents

Officials of OP and SBI under investigation of NABU and SAPO We proposed to include officials of OP and SBI under investigative jurisdiction of NABU and SAPO, but Verkhovna Rada committee did not take this into account - Klymenko This was stated by the head of the SAPO, Oleksandr Klymenko, in an interview with ZN.ua, according to Censor.NET. 1 836 25 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

detention of customs officer Bukovyna customs post official took $100 for each illegally imported iPhone. He has been detained, SBI says. VIDEO+PHOTOS SBI officers, working in coordination with the Internal Security Department of the State Customs Service, detained the deputy head of one of the Chernivtsi Customs posts for systematic bribery. The official helped entrepreneurs smuggle top models of Apple mobile phones into Ukraine. 17 419 24 Previously in trend: Customs Bribe takers at customs offices

Court allowed arrest of ex-deputy Zhevaho Court allowed arrest of ex-deputy Zhevaho The investigating judge of the Pechersky district court in Kiev issued a ruling authorizing the arrest of former people's deputy Konstantyn Zhevaho, who is suspected of embezzlement of the property of the "Finansy i Kredyt" Bank. 8 641 24 Ukrainian Politics

чиновниця Львівської МСЕК Hid millions in assets: deputy chief doctor of Lviv Regional MSEC caught declaring false information. PHOTO The SBI served a notice of suspicion to a high-ranking official of the Lviv Regional MSEC who concealed millions in assets from declaration. 8 574 24

медведчук,козак,дбр,обшук In Lviv region, SBI is searching relatives of Medvedchuk and Kozak. PHOTOS In Lviv and the region, investigative actions are taking place in apartments, houses and industrial enterprises owned by Taras Kozak's family, as well as Viktor Medvedchuk's brother Serhiy. 14 914 24 Previously in trend: War

The SBI stated that the facts of pressure on Bureau employees after the tapes were not confirmed "Mindich’s tapes": facts of influence on SBI employees not confirmed, - Bureau Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation did not find any evidence of pressure, influence, or instructions in the interests of third parties on the Bureau's employees. 3 080 24 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

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

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. 5 396 23 Incidents

гбр Competition commission selects leadership of State Bureau of Investigation. LIVE STREAM At today's meeting, the competition commission selecting candidates for posts in the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) is going to pick the agency director; the first deputy and deputy director; the directors of local branches and heads of departments of the main office; and members of the internal control department. 10 288 23 Ukrainian Politics

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

SBI Over 500 records deleted: SBI exposes draft evasion data-wipe scheme in Dnipropetrovsk region. PHOTOS In the Dnipropetrovsk region, the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has uncovered a scheme involving the illegal deletion of data on draft dodgers from official databases. 7 798 22 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

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. 7 965 22

наумов The SBI has served a notice of suspicion to former SSU General Naumov. Assets worth almost UAH 33 million were found in his possession The State Bureau of Investigation has served a notice of suspicion of illicit enrichment on the former head of the SSU’s Main Internal Security Department of Ukraine. 2 822 22 Incidents

suspicion of SBI Sold drones intended for defense of South: SBI reported suspicion to head of military unit warehouse Employees of the State Bureau of Investigations have exposed the head of a warehouse at one of the military units in the Odesa region, who is suspected of stealing drones and equipment intended for the defense of the southern region. 2 444 22 Previously in trend: Embezzlement of military property

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

Mindichgate: SBI has first results of the investigation Mindichgate: SBI will soon inform Temporary Investigative Commission about first results of inspection - Sapian The State Bureau of Investigations has the first results of its review of information published in the media after the operation by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) "Midas." 2 410 22 Previously in trend: Mindichgate

Volodymyr Kudrytskyi released from custody after bail posted Volodymyr Kudrytskyi officially released from pre-trial detention on bail posted by legal entity not connected to him Former Ukrenergo CEO Volodymyr Kudrytskyi has been officially released from the pre-trial detention center after bail was posted. 3 321 22 Previously in trend: Kudrytskyi’s case

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

125th Brigade commented on Horbenko’s detention 125th TDF brigade on detention of ex-combatant Horbenko: We believe we will be able to tell truth about events in Kharkiv region in court The 125th Separate Territorial Defence Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine commented on the detention of its former commander, General Artur Horbenko. 8 529 21

Detention of generals. Military will be interrogated Detention of generals: military who took part in defence of Kharkiv region will be interrogated - SBI All military personnel who were direct participants in hostilities in the Kharkiv region in May 2024 will be questioned. 3 136 21