Eradicate and prevent

The recently adopted legislative amendments significantly undermine the independence of NABU and SAPO. This was emphasised by the heads of both institutions during a meeting initiated by the Office of the President.

Parliament is preparing for the second reading of draft law No. 12414, which includes last-minute amendments that would de facto dismantle the independence of NABU and SAPO, subordinating their activities to the Prosecutor General.

NABU and SAPO have served a notice of suspicion to a current deputy prime minister of Ukraine, who previously held the post of Minister for Communities and Territories Development. He is charged with abuse of office and receiving undue benefits in substantial amounts for himself and third parties. He becomes the sixth suspect in a large-scale corruption scheme in the construction sector involving top state officials.

NABU and SAPO have uncovered a large-scale embezzlement of budget funds allocated for the procurement of medical equipment for cancer patients.