#Corruption

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The US has officially withdrawn from the Council of Europe's anti-corruption body GRECO as part of the White House's policy to exit international organizations.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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“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.

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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.

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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.

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«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.

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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.

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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.

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NABU and SAP Expose Embezzlement of 137.5 Million UAH in the Transport of Warsaw-Donated Metro Cars to Kyiv

Incidents 09/16/2026, 08:37

NABU and SAP exposed a scheme to embezzle 137.5 million UAH during the transport of 60 metro cars from Warsaw to Kyiv. Suspicion was notified to six suspects, including current metro employees.

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NABU and SAP Expose Scheme to Steal 100,000 Tons of Ukrnafta Fuel Worth 2.88 Billion Hryvnia

Politics 09/15/2026, 23:14

NABU and SAP exposed a scheme to steal 100,000 tons of Ukrnafta fuel worth 2.88 billion hryvnia. Four suspects were notified of suspicion, including a foreign former vice-president of the company.

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Ternopil tax officials detained over a 'found a violation — pay and forget' scheme: €75,000 and a VAT kickback

Politics 09/15/2026, 13:28

NABU has detained the deputy head of the Main Directorate of the STS in the Ternopil region and the head of a territorial unit: the officials demanded bribes for reducing fines and an 11.5% kickback on VAT refunds. The total amount of improper benefit was €75,000.

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OGP denies suspicion to NABU director: Kravchenko insists postal receipts exist

Politics 09/15/2026, 07:34

The OPG denied the report of a suspicion to NABU director Krivonos, stating the absence of legal grounds. Dismissed Prosecutor General Kravchenko insists on the existence of postal receipts and accuses of political interference.

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“One Way Out — Resignation”: Zelensky Demands Rada Immediately Dismiss Kravchenko Amid Mutual Suspicions with NABU and SAP

Politics 09/14/2026, 09:19

Zelensky demanded that the Rada immediately dismiss Prosecutor General Kravchenko, calling “political pressure” his personal choice. On the same day, Kravchenko signed suspicions against the head of NABU and a person from the SAP head’s circle.

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