Nomination of SAPO Head to boost fight against corruption
The National Bureau welcomes the appointment of the Deputy Prosecutor General — Head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office. We are convinced the step is crucial for preserving the independence of SAPO and increasing the efficiency of all anti-corruption bodies.
NABU, SSU detain MP's bodyguard, find ammunition
Detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, together with operatives of the Security Service Counterintelligence Department, detained the chief bodyguard of an MP on suspicion of illegal storage of ammunition. Several hand grenades were seized from him, as well as cartridges for rifled firearms, which were stored without a proper permit.
Ex-chairman of Rada fuel and energy complex committee served with new suspicion notice
On July 28, 2022, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) notified a former MP, the ex-head of the Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Fuel and Energy Complex, Nuclear Policy and Nuclear Safety of suspicion of taking undue advantage and money laundering. The actions of the former lawmaker fall under Part 4 Art. 368 and Part 2 Art. 209 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
UAH 2.15 million of unjustified bonuses to SE head: indictment issued
On July 27, 2022, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) issued an indictment in respect of the former director of the state enterprise "Market Operator" charged with the embezzlement of SE's UAH 2.15 million.
Misappropriation of USD 398,000 by ex-ARMA officials: investigation completed
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have completed the investigation into the misappropriation of USD 398,000 previously seized and handed over to the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA). On July 19, 2022, the case file was disclosed to the defense before its referral to court.
Receipt of UAH 558,000 in undue advantage by MP: investigation completed
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have completed the investigation into the receipt of UAH 558,000 in undue advantage. On July 15, 2022, the case file was disclosed to the defense. The actions of the MP fall under Part 2 Art. 369-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
"PrivatBank" case: new episode
On July 15, 2022, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) notified the ex-chairman of PrivatBank, his ex-first deputy, and the active head of a bank's department of suspicion of embezzling UAH 85.2 million in favor of a controlled company.
Centrenergo ex-officials suspected of corruption
On July 12, 2022, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) notified two former officials of Centrenergo PJSC (78.29% state-owned) of suspicion of abuse of power and embezzlement of over UAH 5.31 million. Their accomplice, the owner of a private company, was also notified of suspicion.
NABU, SAPO expose corruption in seized property sales
On July 12, 2022, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) notified the former head of the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) of suspicion of abuse of power and embezzlement of over UAH 426 million. His actions fall under Part 5 Art. 191; Part 2 Art. 28, Part 2 Art. 364 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Misappropriation of State Reserve grain worth UAH 12 million: investigation completed
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have completed the investigation of a corruption scheme to misappropriate 1.56 thousand tons of grain worth almost UAH 12 million. On July 13, 2022, the case file was disclosed to the defense before its referral to court.
Receipt of undue advantage by Kharkiv Regional Council chair: investigation completed
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have completed the investigation of the chair of the Kharkiv Regional Council*, his deputy*, and an accomplice suspected of receiving UAH 1.05 million in undue advantage. On July 7, 2022, the case file was disclosed to the defense. The actions of the chair and his deputy fall under Part 4 Art. 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, of his accomplice – under Part 5 Article 27, Part 4 Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Uzhhorod State Border Guard Service housing fraud: three suspects
On July 5, 2022, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) notified three persons of suspicion of embezzling over UAH 14 million during the construction of apartment buildings for border guards.