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The Bureau of Economic Security (BES) of Ukraine plays a pivotal role in combating economic crimes, ensuring transparency and legal compliance. Recent headlines have highlighted its decisive actions, including the crackdown on counterfeit fuel production in Cherkasy, the investigation of Ukrainian OnlyFans users, and the exposure of illegal tobacco operations. The agency is striving for reform, as evidenced by recent legislative movements in the Verkhovna Rada and international support from G7 ambassadors. Challenges remain, such as concerns about undue influence and pressure within BES. As BES navigates these issues, it continues to underscore the importance of a robust legal and economic framework in Ukraine amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. Stay updated on these pivotal developments as BES aims for more transparent operations.
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Economic Security Bureau seizes counterfeit fuel worth UAH 13.5 million in Cherkasy region Counterfeit fuel was produced and sold: UAH 13.5 million worth of "goods" seized in Cherkasy region - BES. PHOTOS Detectives of the Main Detective Unit of the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine uncovered illegal manufacture and sale of excisable goods, in particular petrol and diesel fuel, in the Cherkasy region. 1 508 10

BES began searching Onlyfans users BES received information about Ukrainian OnlyFans users: searches have begun The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv provided the Bureau of Economic Security with information on all Ukrainian citizens registered on the OnlyFans platform and receiving income there. 13 099 58

Олег Пахніц Head of BES regional office in Poltava region Pakhnits declared $6.5 million in cash and single-engine plane - declaration In his annual declaration for 2023, Oleh Pakhnits, the head of the BES territorial office in Poltava region, declared cash savings of $6.5 million, a single-engine Socata TB 20 GT aircraft, as well as cars, dozens of land plots, apartments, parking spaces and a residential building. 52 596 168

Нелегальні тютюнові фабрики відновили свою роботу після обшуків БЕБ After high-profile searches by BES, illegal tobacco factories have resumed operations Producers of illegal cigarettes have resumed their work, despite loud statements by MPs and searches by law enforcement officers at their facilities. 7 834 23

Нова підозра керівнику оборонного ДП за розкрадання 36 млн грн. They embezzled UAH 36 million for equipment for SU-27: New suspicion is served on former head of defense company and his accomplices. PHOTOS The SSU CI jointly with the BES and in cooperation with the management of JSC "Ukrainian Defense Industry" uncovered new episodes of misappropriation of budget funds for the purchase of spare parts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine combat aircraft - Su-27 and Mig-29. 4 386 10

СБУ та БЕБ викрили мережу підпільних брокерів Webmoney, які фінансували російську агентуру в Україні Financing Russian agents in Ukraine: Network of underground brokers of sanctioned Webmoney exposed. PHOTOS Law enforcers liquidated a network of underground online services that operated through the Russian payment system Webmoney, which is banned in Ukraine. 2 415 2

BetonEnergo звернувся до Зеленського через тиск БЕБ Fortification manufacturer BetonEnergo appeals to President due to BES pressure The head of one of the leading manufacturers of fortifications and shelters, BetonEnergo, Oleksandr Mazurok, said that the Bureau of Economic Security had completely blocked the company's work and thus left new infrastructure facilities and civilians unprotected. 4 630 5

БЕБ вилучило понад 4,7 млн євро готівкою у одного з постачальників Міноборони. 4.7 million euros in trunk were carried by driver of supplying company of MoD and accountant of Hlyniana’s firm 4.7 million euros were transported by a Meatmix accountant accompanied by a Meatprom expediter driver. 48 035 12

Коломойський постане перед судом BES has completed its investigation against Kolomoiskyi: He will be tried on 4 articles BES detectives have completed a pre-trial investigation against businessman Ihor Kolomoiskyi. 4 924 25

Підозра директору компанії, що продавала військову амуніцію Director of company selling military ammunition imported under guise of humanitarian aid is served notice of suspicion - BES. PHOTOS The director of a company that imported helmets and bulletproof vests to Ukraine under the guise of humanitarian aid, allegedly for the needs of the National Guard and the Armed Forces, was served a notice of suspicion. 3 941 9

Верховна Рада ухвалила закон про реформу БЕБ Rada adopted draft law on reform of BES The Verkhovna Rada adopted a draft law on restarting the Bureau of Economic Security. 4 844 16

ІCC Ukraine і БЕБ підписали меморандум ICC Ukraine and BES sign memorandum on joint counteraction to economic crimes Acting Director of the Bureau of Economic Security Serhii Perkhun and President of the Ukrainian National Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce - ICC Ukraine Volodymyr Shchelkunov signed a memorandum of cooperation in combating economic crimes. 679 5 Previously in trend: Shadow economy

Комітет ВР схвали законопроєкт про перезавантаження БЕБ Verkhovna Rada Committee approves draft law on BES reboot that was not agreed with international partners - Zheleznyak The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance has approved a bill to reboot the BES, which was not agreed with international partners. 2 825 42

шабунін OP continues to attack anti-corruption activists because they are trying to clear BES of Tatarov and co - Shabunin Telegram channels spread information alleging that anti-corruption activists took money from the Russian Federal Security Service. 3 615 17 Ukrainian Politics

беб I really want law on BES reform to be voted on in near future, everyone is waiting, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hopes to pass a bill to reform the Bureau of Economic Security in the near future. 2 139 20 Ukrainian Politics

беб G7 ambassadors call on authorities to prevent sabotage of Bureau of Economic Security reform Ambassadors of the Group of Seven countries warned Ukraine’s leadership against sabotaging the reform of the Bureau of Economic Security. 2 272 23 Ukrainian Politics

татаров Cabinet of Ministers approved draft law that preserves Tatarov’s control over BES, - Shabunin The Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft law that would block the reform of the Bureau of Economic Security. 5 721 46 Ukrainian Politics

беб BES conducts searches in companies of Odesa businessman deprived of citizenship for smuggling Detectives of the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine (BES) conducted authorized searches in warehouses, offices and production facilities of legal entities controlled by an Odesa businessman against whom the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) imposed personal sanctions for smuggling. According to media reports, this is Vadym Alperin. 3 872 5 Ukrainian Politics

татаров Council plans to adopt draft law on BES, which will "concrete" Tatarov’s influence on entire criminal process, - Shabunin This week, the Verkhovna Rada plans to adopt a draft law on restarting the work of the Bureau of Economic Security, which does not provide for a real competition for the leadership of the BES, or re-certification of its staff. 5 547 18 Ukrainian Politics

железняк Business complains about pressure, which did not exist even under Yanukovych, - Zhelezniak The Bureau of Economic Security is an important body, but it needs to be reformed. 9 083 46 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi signs law on creation of Bureau of Economic Security Zelenskyi signs law on creation of Bureau of Economic Security President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi signed law No. 1150-IX on the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine, which the Verkhovna Rada adopted on January 28, 2021, the presidential press service said on Monday. 28 387 59 Ukrainian Politics