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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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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

роман,гринкевич Property of Hrynkevych’s family was seized. Issue of seizure of real estate of businessman’s son’s fiancée has been initiated - SBI The State Bureau of Investigation emphasizes that the classification of crimes committed by members of the criminal organization led by Lviv businessman Ihor Hrynkevych has not changed since the notification of suspicion. 4 082 16 Incidents

майдан 20 FSB employees of Russian Federation notified of suspicion in Maidan cases The SBI, in cooperation with the SBU, served suspicion notices of aiding and abetting in the commission of high treason on Yanukovych-era SBU leaders and twenty officers of the Russian Federal Security Service during the Revolution of Dignity. 1 400 15 Incidents

SBI exposes fuel theft scheme at military unit in Chernihiv region Military unit officials in Chernihiv region exposed for misappropriating 13,000 liters of fuel, SBI says. VIDEO&PHOTOS A group of military officials from one of the units in the Chernihiv region systematically stole fuel. Their illegal activities were stopped by officers of the State Bureau of Investigations, jointly with the Criminal Investigation Department of the National Police and the Security Service of Ukraine. 3 383 15

На Тернопільщині ДБР затримала начальника районного ТЦК Fuel vouchers in exchange for deferral from mobilization: SBI exposes head of Ternopil RTCR on bribery. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers exposed and served a notice of suspicion to the head of the Ternopil District Territorial Centre for Recruitment and Social Support. The military commissar demanded one thousand litres of diesel fuel for postponing military service. 3 466 15

сбу,дбр Fraudsters who sold position of rector of one of Vinnytsia universities for $50,000 detained. PHOTO The SBU jointly with the State Bureau of Investigation detained two fraudsters who tried to cheat a candidate for the post of rector of a Vinnytsia higher education institution. In return for USD 50 thousand, they promised to help the candidate with her appointment to a senior position at the university. During the conversation with the victim, the defendants introduced themselves as officials of "anti-corruption bodies". 26 580 15 Incidents

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

піхота,морська Suspicion of desertion withdrawn from marines of 501st Brigade taken prisoner in Mariupol and payments resumed - SBI SBI officials have decided to close proceedings against 277 servicemen of 501st Separate Marine Battalion of Ukrainian Navy on suspicion of desertion. Investigation revealed that soldiers were captured due to betrayal of one of their commanders. 5 129 15 Previously in trend: War

дбр Deputy commander of military unit in Sumy region received suspicion for unreasonable bonuses to subordinates worth UAH 860 thousand – SBI SBI officers served a notice of suspicion to the deputy commander of a military unit in the Sumy region. Due to his actions, the military personnel brought to disciplinary responsibility continued to receive bonuses and allowances. 12 037 15 War in Ukraine

Since the beginning of the year, the SBI has sent more than 6,500 indictments to court. Since beginning of year, SBI has sent 6,500 corruption cases to court, including against MPs and judges. INFOGRAPHICS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) continue to systematically combat corruption in government and law enforcement agencies. 675 15 Previously in trend: Officials’ abuse of power

медведчук,яхта Court once again arrests Medvedchuk’s yacht and hands it over to ARMA - SBI Based on the SBI materials, on July 19, the court granted the motion of the Prosecutor General's Office to arrest the yacht "ROYAL ROMANCE" owned by Viktor Medvedchuk and transfer it to the ARMA. 4 686 15

Суд відправив під варту організатора схеми оформлення фіктивної інвалідності в одеському обласному МСЕК Corruption in the Odesa Regional MSEC: Organising doctor sent to custody for 2 months. PHOTO The court imposed a pre-trial restraint in the form of detention for two months on the doctor who organised the scheme to establish fictitious disability for conscripts in the Odesa Regional MSEC. 2 825 14

ДБР викрило в одеському обласному МСЕК багатомільйонну схему заробітку на встановленні фіктивної інвалідності військовозобов’язаним In Odesa, doctor, together with officials of MSEC, earned money on establishing fictitious disability for servicemen: more than $80 thousand in cash was seized. PHOTOS SBI officers exposed an organised group of doctors who helped healthy men of conscription age obtain medical documents that allowed the MSEC to declare them unfit for service. Law enforcement officers detained the doctor who organised the criminal scheme. 3 817 14

The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the tragedy in Dnipropetrovsk region on 1 November Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk region on 1 November: State Bureau of Investigation investigates death of Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers as negligence Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have launched a pre-trial investigation into the death and injury of Ukrainian servicemen as a result of Russian shelling in the Dnipropetrovsk region on 1 November. 4 924 14 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

Attempted murder of SBI employee Kyiv police detain man for attempted murder of SBI employee During investigative actions, a Kyiv resident attacked a SBI officer with a knife. 1 981 14

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

Police officer who opened fire on servicemen notified of suspicion Police officer notified of suspicion after opening fire on servicemen A drunken National Police officer in the Zaporizhzhia region opened fire while off duty during a conflict with servicemen, firing at least 13 shots and wounding three people. 5 289 14 Previously in trend: attempted murder

Незаконний видобуток вугілля Losses of at least one billion hryvnias: illegal coal mining in Donetsk region stopped SBI officers stopped illegal coal mining in the territory adjacent to the Sviato-Pokrovske mine in the village of Kurytsyne, Kramatorsk district, Donetsk region. 14 011 14

Truba dismisses four SBI officials Truba dismisses four SBI officials Director of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Roman Truba has signed orders to dismiss four SBI officialю 9 692 14 Ukrainian Politics

дбр SBI detained head of sector of one of law enforcement agencies in Volyn region on USD 5 thousand bribe. PHOTOS In Volyn, SBI officers in cooperation with the SSU detained a sector head of a law enforcement agency on bribery. He demanded $5,000 from an entrepreneur for concealing tainted transactions. 20 857 14 Society

Armed Forces official to be tried in Lviv region for enrichment of UAH 14 million Illicit enrichment of UAH 14 million: in Lviv region, Armed Forces official who registered property for relatives will be tried - SBI The SBI has completed a pre-trial investigation into the case of the head of the housing and maintenance department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Lviv region. 13 908 14

насильство,згвалтування Russian serviceman who raped woman during occupation of Kyiv region has been informed of suspicion. PHOTO The SBI employees reported the suspicion to a serviceman of the 37th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade from Russian Buryatia. He is accused of sexual violence and other violations of the laws and customs of war stipulated by international treaties. 9 523 13 Previously in trend: War

Investigation of the F-16 crash in Ukraine Case of Ukrainian F-16 plane crash: SBI investigators continue examinations The State Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate the F-16 fighter jet crash that occurred on August 26, 2024, which led to the death of Ukrainian pilot Oleksii Mes (Moonfish). 4 648 13 Previously in trend: Investigation of F-16 crash

The State Bureau of Investigation detained a National Guard soldier who fatally injured a teenager in Kryvyi Rih National Guardsman fatally hits teenager at crosswalk in Kryvyi Rih: he was detained – SBI. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) have detained and served a notice of suspicion to a serviceman of the National Guard of Ukraine who fatally hit a teenage boy at a pedestrian crossing in Kryvyi Rih on October 18. 3 309 13 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

The SBI is investigating the Mirage-2000 accident. Investigation into crash of Mirage-2000 fighter jet in Volyn has been launched - SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation promptly, immediately after the official notification, launched a pre-trial investigation into the crash of the Mirage-2000 military aircraft in Volyn. 4 574 13 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Mirage-2000 fighter jet crash

The soldier was selling weapons Soldier who attempted to sell stolen weapons worth over UAH 1.7 million has been detained, - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers detained and served a notice of suspicion to a serviceman who tried to illegally sell weapons that were on the balance sheet of his military unit in Donetsk region. 3 481 13 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking

генпрокурора,офіс Court arrested military commissar who unjustifiably paid almost UAH 1 million to his subordinates At the request of the SBI, the Pechersk District Court of Kyiv chose a preventive measure against the head of the Donetsk Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support. 4 285 13 Incidents

Law enforcement officers who extorted bribes from entrepreneurs exposed in Odesa region Extorted bribes from entrepreneurs under threat of mobilisation: two law enforcement officers exposed in Odesa region - SBI. PHOTOS The SBI and the SSU exposed two law enforcement officers who forced entrepreneurs to pay bribes by threatening to mobilise their employees. 4 322 13 Previously in trend: Bribery in government Forced mobilisation

In Kirovohrad region they will try MP for embezzlement of UAH 11 million on military uniforms He embezzled UAH 11 million on supply of low-quality military uniforms: MP will be tried in Kirovohrad region - SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation, in cooperation with the SID of the National Police, completed a pre-trial investigation into a deputy of one of the city councils of Kirovohrad region who, together with his accomplices, supplied low-quality clothing to the military. 3 307 13 Previously in trend: Clothing procurement for AFU Embezzlement of funds

Вбивство поліцейського на Вінниччині Murder of policeman in Vinnytsia region: Military who helped suspects escape to be tried. PHOTOS Two soldiers who helped the men who attacked police officers in Vinnytsia region in April 2024 to escape will be brought to trial. 9 445 13

гринкевич Property of Lviv businessman Hrynkevych, suspected of embezzling money from purchases for military, was seized - SBI On the initiative of the SBI, the property of the family and controlled campaigns of a Lviv businessman - one of the largest suppliers of the Ministry of Defense, who tried to bribe the investigative Bureau - was seized. The SBI does not name the businessman, however, according to media reports and the description of the details of the case, it is clear that we are talking about businessman Ihor Hrynkevych, who is suspected of large-scale embezzlement of money during procurement for the military. 3 771 13 Incidents

мобілізація,тцк SBI investigates over 400 criminal proceedings on abuse of TCR officials during mobilisation Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the SBI has investigated more than 400 criminal proceedings related to abuses in the TCRs and SSs. Ten people have already been sentenced. 2 201 13

In Zaporizhzhia, a law enforcement officer and a lawyer appropriated the apartments of deceased persons Appropriated apartments of deceased persons: law enforcement officer and lawyer exposed in Zaporizhzhia, - SBI. VIDEO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation served a notice of suspicion to a law enforcement officer and a lawyer who organised a scheme to misappropriate the apartments of single deceased citizens. 2 832 12 Previously in trend: 100 days of Trump Fraudulent schemes

Organisers of illegal travel of conscripts to Europe detained in Dnipro Organisers of turnkey scheme for desertion and escape abroad detained in Dnipro, - SBI. VIDEO&PHOTOS Law enforcers detained the organisers of a scheme that helped military personnel leave the service and go to Europe, including a defendant in the case of fictitious service of a deputy from the Dnipropetrovsk region. 2 446 12 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

Виявлено нове майно родичів Медведчука та Козака, яке вони намагалися приховати New property of 16 million hryvnias of relatives of traitorous ex-national deputies Medvedchuk and Kozak, which they tried to hide, was discovered - SBI. VIDEO Law enforcement officers have discovered new property of relatives of former MPs Viktor Medvedchuk and Taras Kozak, which they tried to hide. 3 508 12

Суддя на Дніпропетровщині замовив викрадення свого бізнес-партнера Supreme Council of Justice suspends Economic Court of Dnipropetrovsk Region judge suspected of kidnapping a business partner. VIDEO Based on SBI materials, a judge of the Economic Court of Dnipropetrovsk region was suspended from administering justice. He is suspected of organising a kidnapping. 2 012 12

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

житомирщина Plane crash in Zhytomyr region: SBI considers several versions, among them - technical malfunction The State Bureau of Investigation is studying three versions of the events that led to the collision of two L-39 combat training aircraft in the Zhytomyr region and, as a result, the death of three pilots. 2 992 12 Incidents

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

SBI Supply of substandard helmets worth UAH 36 million to State Border Guard Service: Director of company and commander of military unit to be tried - SBI SBI officers have completed an investigation into the director of a company that supplied the State Border Guard Service with low-quality ballistic helmets worth UAH 36 million. 3 612 12

SBI uncovers facts of brutal torture in Poltava detention centre Systematic and brutal torture of detainees uncovered at Poltava pre-trial detention center – SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers, with the assistance of the leadership of the State Penitentiary Service of Ukraine, exposed the facts of systematic torture of prisoners in the Poltava Penitentiary Institution. Two employees of the institution have already been notified of suspicion. 5 792 11

Four soldiers killed in a traffic accident in Lviv region Four soldiers killed in traffic accident in Lviv region, - SBI Four soldiers from one of the military units died as a result of a traffic accident in the Lviv region. 10 026 11 Previously in trend: Car Accident Fatal traffic accidents

Fatal road accident involving a police officer in Dnipro region National Guard officer under influence of drugs fatally hit three servicemen, sentenced to 12 years in prison. PHOTO The Kryvyi Rih District Court of Dnipropetrovsk region sentenced a National Guard officer to 12 years in prison for causing the deaths of three people in a road accident. 5 798 11 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

State Bureau of Investigations suspects two former judges who illegally restricted freedom of Maidan activists State Bureau of Investigations suspects two former judges who illegally restricted freedom of Maidan activists Investigators of Special Department of the State Bureau of Investigations of Ukraine have completed pre-trial investigation against two former judges of a district court of Cherkasy city. 2 087 11 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

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

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

сбу,ухилянти New schemes for draft dodgers have been exposed: among defendants are two military commissars and head of Military Medical Panel, - SSU. PHOTOS Criminals were exposed who offered draft dodgers to flee to the European Union on the basis of forged documents. 6 026 11 Incidents

геннадій,частяков Death of Zaluzhnyi’s assistant Chastiakov: SBI filed appeal against decision on restraint measure for officer Timchenko The State Bureau of Investigation and the Prosecutor’s Office filed an appeal against the court’s decision on a measure of restraint to the officer who presented grenades to Hennadii Chatiakov, an assistant to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi. 4 955 11 Society