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Effective fight against corruption is based on strong anti-corruption agencies, political will, and public control, - Artem Sytnyk

The anti-corruption reform in Ukraine, launched in 2014 after the Revolution of Dignity, has proven that the victory over corruption is only possible with its effective prevention, fair punishment for crimes, political will and constant public control. This was emphasized by Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine Artem Sytnyk during the conference "7 Years of Anti-Corruption Reforms: Challenges and Results", which took place on Dec. 9, 2021 in Kyiv.

Consolidation of efforts with Ukrainian and international colleagues is crucial in curbing illegal financial flows - Artem Sytnyk

In seven years of work, NABU has sent more than 1,000 international legal orders to 80 states. Meanwhile, without cooperation with law enforcement agencies within and outside the country, any investigation is doomed. This was stated by NABU Director Artem Sytnyk at the International Forum on Kleptocracy and Illicit Financial Flows, which is taking place in Kyiv on Dec. 1-2, 2021.

Ex-SJA official suspected of embezzling over UAH 50 million

On Nov. 30, 2021, the Detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) under the procedural guidance of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor`s Office (SAPO) notified the former head of a department of the State Judicial Administration of Ukraine of suspicion of embezzling almost UAH 51 million while purchasing equipment for court hearings and videoconferencing. His accomplice, the head of a company that supplied the equipment, has also been prosecuted.

New suspect in UAH 3.2 million grain theft case

On Nov. 23, 2020, the Detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) under the procedural guidance of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor`s Office (SAPO) served a notice of suspicion on the acting director of the State Enterprise "Okhtyrsky Bakery Combine" of the State Reserve Agency of Ukraine (SRAU). He is suspected of the misappropriation of grain worth over UAH 3.2 million.

Indictment against Sumy region judge sent to court

On Nov. 22, 2021, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) issued an indictment against a judge of the Sumy Region Commercial Court who is charged with accepting an undue benefit of USD 4 thousand. The actions of the accused fall under Part 3 Art. 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.