"Rotterdam Plus" case: investigation completed
On Sept. 22, 2022, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) completed the investigation in the "Rotterdam Plus" case and disclosed the file to the defense for perusal. Following a ruling by the HACC Appellate Chamber, SAPO Head, Oleksandr Klymenko, canceled the closure order by a senior prosecutor in the case.
Centrenergo ex-officials suspected of UAH 8 million gas fraud
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) notified four persons of suspicion of abuse of power and official forgery, which led to Centrenergo PJSC's overpayment of UAH 8.25 million for natural gas. The actions of the suspects fall under Part 2 Art. 364, Part 1 Art. 366 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
NABU, SAPO suspect MP of treason, illegal enrichment
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have notified a Ukrainian MP of the III-IX convocations of suspicion of treason and illegal enrichment. His actions fall under Part 2 Art. 28 Part 1 Art. 111, Art. 368-5 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. Since the lawmaker is hiding from the investigation, he has been notified of suspicion in absentia and declared wanted.
NABU, SAPO gain momentum: results of August 2022
In August 2022, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor`s Office (SAPO) started 41 investigations, notified 7 persons of suspicion, referred 5 cases involving 14 persons to court. During the month, NABU and SAPO served suspicion notices to:
Investigation into Rada committee ex-chairman completed
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have completed the investigation of a Ukrainian MP of the III-VIII convocations suspected of taking undue advantage and money laundering. On Sept. 13, 2022, the case file was disclosed to the defense for review. The actions of the suspect fall under Part 4 Art. 368 and Part 2 Art. 209 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
MoD gets USD 5 million seized in NABU, SAPO case
On the initiative of NABU and SAPO, the Defence Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine received USD 5 million seized as part of the investigation into the former minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine.
NABU, SAPO notify MP of suspicion of attempted bribery of police officers
On Sept. 7, 2022, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor`s Office (SAPO) notified an MP of suspicion of committing an offense falling under 1 Art. 369 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Judge from Kropyvnytskyi notified of suspicion
On Sept. 6, 2022, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor`s Office (SAPO) notified the head of a district court in the Kirovohrad region of suspicion. The judge was exposed red-handed upon receiving USD 1,000. Two assistant judges were notified of suspicion as well. The actions of all suspects fall under Part 2 Art. 28, Part 3 Art. 369-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Embezzlement of Ukrnafta's UAH 13.3 billion: 8 persons notified of suspicion
On Sept. 2, 2022, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor`s Office (SAPO) notified eight persons of suspicion of embezzling property and funds of Ukrnafta PJSC (50%+1 share belongs to state-owned Naftogaz of Ukraine JSC) worth more than UAH 13.3 billion.
NABU became Ukraine's first anti-corruption agency to cooperate with whistleblowers
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) became the government's first anti-corruption body to establish interaction with corruption whistleblowers at the regulatory level. This helps not only prevent corruption and unfair practices within the institution but also to protect the positive image of the agency. This was stated by the Head of the Internal Control Department of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, Roman Osypchuk, during the Second Annual Conference "Corruption Whistleblowers in Ukraine: Successes and Challenges".
Yuzhnyi seaport officials suspected of embezzling UAH 1.5 million
On Sept. 1, 2022, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor`s Office (SAPO), together with the National Police Office of Strategic Investigations in the Odesa region, notified three officials of the state-owned Yuzhnyi sea commercial port of suspicion of embezzling almost UAH 1.5 million. Their actions fall under Part 5 Art. 191 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
International cooperation is extremely important in fighting corruption - Oleksandr Skomarov
Corruption is not limited to the borders of Ukraine: criminals are increasingly using foreign companies to launder embezzled funds. Thanks to international cooperation, NABU and SAPO investigate these facts and bring culprits to justice. This was stated by the Deputy Head of the Main Detective Department, Oleksandr Skomarov, during the conference "Cooperation with the OECD and new horizons for the Ukrainian anti-corruption agenda."