#Anti Corruption

Political expert Oleh Posternak stated that the Ukrainian anti-corruption environment is in an "integrity crisis": according to him, its representatives use FOP schemes and do not pay the military levy, demonstrating double standards.

The IAC ISHR monitoring mission, in a report dated September 11, 2026, pointed to circumstances in the Rotterdam+ case that, under ECtHR practice, may indicate a violation of fair trial guarantees.

On November 6, the HACC chose pre-trial detention without bail for Oleksandr Demyanchuk, Deputy Head of the Department of the Criminal Investigation Directorate of the National Police in Kyiv Region and a figure in the 'Karthago' case. This was announced by SAP prosecutor Mykola Karas.

The HACC has ordered detention with a bail option of 15 million hryvnias for the first deputy head of the National Police DSI, Volodymyr Tsenov, a figure in the 'Carthage' case.

Expert Ihor Chalenko pointed out a number of unresolved issues following the "Carthage 2.0" operation: the legality of NABU and SAP actions, the circumstances of investigations, and the need for an independent audit of anti-corruption bodies.

Head of the SBU Oleksandr Poklad has dismissed two high-ranking agency employees who became figures in the NABU investigation under Operation Carthage. The special service announced full support for the investigation and cooperation with NABU and SAPO.

NABU has released video recordings in the Carthage case regarding a criminal network involving SBU, police, and PGO officers that protected shadow call centers. The PGO disputes the interpretation of the recordings.

NABU reported that during a search ordered by the HACC, an SBU official threatened detectives with firearms and blocked access to the site. The agency called the actions unacceptable. The suspect's name and case details were not disclosed.

Former Sinopec chairman and CNOOC head Fu Chengyu is under investigation in China on charges of serious violations of discipline and law. The investigation was announced more than 11 years after he left office.

The High Anti-Corruption Court partially satisfied the defense motion in the 'Karthago' case: three defendants connected to the Prosecutor General's Office had their detention extended and bail amounts reduced.

MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak in an RBC-Ukraine interview called the 2027 budget unrealistic, demanded a review of military salaries, and pointed out 23 public statements by Zelensky on elections without changing the legislation.

NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyy stated that NABU searches at his home do not concern the regulator's activities or his work: according to him, the case involves other individuals. Rumors of his resignation have been denied, and NABU confirmed no arrests were made.

The NBU has denied rumors about the resignation of bank governor Andriy Pyshnyy after NABU conducted investigative actions on the regulator's premises. The bank stated that it is operating normally.

On the morning of October 21, NABU and SAPO conducted investigative actions at the office and other addresses of National Bank of Ukraine Governor Andrii Pyshnyy. MPs reported the event, and official agency comments are currently pending.

In connection with the case of ex-SPF head Sennichenko, political analyst Mykhailo Schneider pointed to a memorandum on the distribution of OPP and UMCC revenues between Bayrak, the Salo family, and an unidentified "administrative module." The expert raises the question of a possible non-public center of influence and whether its work formed the evidence base in the case.

Xi Jinping has demanded the eradication of "two-faced" officials, stating that corruption is impermissible regardless of position. In 2026, investigations into 54 central functionaries have already been conducted.

The Cabinet of Ukraine approved a Defense Ministry bill changing rules for the military during conflicts of interest, including executing orders and anti-corruption limits.

NABU opened an extortion case under Part 4 of Article 189 of the Criminal Code against the former Dynamo coach, whose name was not given in the statement but whom all sources identify as Shovkovskyi. Jurisdiction was transferred to the Kyiv National Police.