#Corruption

Trump accuses Ukraine of selling US missiles on the open market and questions fate of billions in aid

Politics 10/16/2026, 23:39

In a Newsmax interview, Donald Trump accused Ukraine of selling US-supplied missiles on the open market, questioned the fate of billions in aid under Biden, and doubted Zelenskyy's readiness for peace talks with Russia.

Read more →

Trial of 'Garbage King' David Duong and Oakland Mayor Attracts US Media Attention

Politics 10/15/2026, 11:13

A high-profile trial has begun in California against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Tao and businessman David Duong on charges of election corruption and bribery.

Read more →

Odesa Veterans Report Corruption Schemes in City Hall: What is Known

Politics 10/09/2026, 13:57

Odesa veterans accused the city hall leadership of corruption schemes and handed over materials to law enforcement. Shelter procurements and land contracts are under investigation.

Read more →

Bail of 20 million hryvnias paid for former OP Deputy Head Irina Mudraya to be released from pre-trial detention

Politics 10/08/2026, 15:29

Full bail of 20 million hryvnias has been paid for former OP Deputy Head Irina Mudraya. Previously, the court refused to lower the amount.

Read more →

Record Cash Seizure: ESBU Cracks Down on Large-Scale Illegal Currency Exchange Network

Incidents 10/02/2026, 13:15

The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine conducted a record-breaking operation, seizing over 630 million UAH from organizers of a large illegal exchange network.

Read more →

Trump Withdraws US from Council of Europe's Anti-Corruption Body GRECO

Politics 10/01/2026, 05:36

The US has officially withdrawn from the Council of Europe's anti-corruption body GRECO as part of the White House's policy to exit international organizations.

Read more →

Three years on the run from prison: NABU tracks down bribery judge

Incidents 09/29/2026, 21:57

NABU and SAP have tracked down former Dnipro judge Andriy Leonov, who spent three years hiding from prison for bribery. The fugitive disguised himself as a police officer but is now in custody.

Read more →

China Sentences Former Official to Death for $39 Million Bribe

Politics 09/29/2026, 19:48

A court in China sentenced former official Peng Xiaochun to death with a two-year reprieve for accepting $39 million in bribes.

Read more →

Poll reveals what worries Ukrainians most: shelling ranks second

Politics 09/28/2026, 13:10

A fresh KIIS poll shows that government corruption worries Ukrainians more than shelling, cited by 50% of respondents compared to 40% for military strikes. Meanwhile, the majority of citizens still feel happy.

Read more →

Leak of Military Relatives' Data and Blackmail: 5 Major Scandals Around Kyrylo Yakovets

Incidents 09/25/2026, 14:16

Former prosecutor and NGO head Kyrylo Yakovets is at the center of five major scandals, ranging from business blackmail and judicial trolling to attempts to disrupt drone supplies for the Armed Forces and draft evasion abroad.

Read more →

Operations “Forest Gump” and “Themis”: How, According to NABU, a Raider Network Worth Hundreds of Millions of Hryvnias Relied on Judges and Lawyers

Politics 09/24/2026, 21:13

NABU and SAP disclosed the details of the “Forest Gump” and “Themis” operations: according to the investigation, a group seized assets worth hundreds of millions of hryvnias through forged documents and court rulings. The materials name a judge, lawyers, and former officials.

Read more →

In a Kyiv hospital, managers collected 'protection money' from surgeons for years, threatening them with mobilization

Incidents 09/24/2026, 15:22

At a Kyiv hospital, the medical director and two department heads collected from surgeons at least 1,000 hryvnia for each operation over several years, threatening them with excessive on-call duties and the cancellation of their exemption from mobilization. The three suspects were notified of suspicion under Part 3 of Article 368 of the Criminal Code.

Read more →

“Got her passport after the war began”: Kiper reveals wife's citizenship status amid the “Carthage” operation

Politics 09/23/2026, 23:48

Odesa OVA head Oleh Kiper confirmed that his wife, born in Russia, obtained a Ukrainian passport in July 2022, but did not name the date of renunciation of Russian citizenship. The statement was made against the backdrop of the “Carthage” operation.

Read more →

Fourth suspect in drug 'set-up' against ex-commander of the 47th Brigade 'Magura' detained in Kharkiv

Politics 09/23/2026, 19:59

The Prosecutor General's Office announced the detention of the fourth participant in the scheme to plant drugs in the car of the former combatant of the 47th Brigade 'Magura' in Kharkiv. Four suspects have already been formally notified of suspicion, and the investigation is ongoing.

Read more →

OGP Eliminated the Post Held by 'Cartage' Case Figure Sergey Kropyva: What Is Known About the Structural Changes in the Prosecutor's Office

Politics 09/20/2026, 02:01

The Office of the Prosecutor General eliminated the position of Deputy Head of the Department of International Cooperation, which was held by Sergey Kropyva, a figure in the 'Cartage' case. A disciplinary complaint in his case is under review by the Qualification and Disciplinary Commission of Prosecutors.

Read more →

«This doesn't exist»: Ukraine's maritime industry refutes allegations of "shadow fees" on the Danube amid suspension of the head of the Shipping Administration

Politics 09/19/2026, 09:28

Ukraine's maritime industry refuted allegations of "shadow fees" on the Danube and noted reforms in the Shipping Administration. The Cabinet of Ministers suspended the head of the agency, Serhiy Hurskyi, from his position.

Read more →

Entire medical commission in the Ternopil region detained for selling mobilization deferrals: around 1,000 fake documents issued over three years

Incidents 09/18/2026, 23:14

The Ternopil Regional Prosecutor's Office detained the full membership of a district hospital's medical-consultative commission: between 2024 and 2026 the medical professionals produced around 1,000 fictitious certificates for 6,000–12,000 dollars each to evade mobilization. Charges have already been filed against four medical professionals and one intermediary.

Read more →

Zelensky Announces Return of Asset Declaration for Security Forces Personnel Not at the Front and Audits of Central Government Bodies

Politics 09/17/2026, 15:19

Zelensky announced the return of mandatory asset declaration for law enforcement officers and security personnel not at the front, as well as large-scale audits of the leadership of central executive bodies.

Read more →