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As tax officials raid municipal companies in Kyiv, Mayor Klitschko claims "political pressure"

The President's Office official has dismissed pressure claims, noting that the latest purge targets a "malign shadow system."

22:30, 13.05.2021

Local gov't official detained on bribe in Kyiv region

The official and his accomplices demanded a UAH 2.68 million (US$96.681) bribe from an entrepreneur.

16:05, 07.05.2021

U.S. Secretary Blinken: Corruption eats away at Ukraine's democracy from the inside

He says anti-corruption laws must be actually implemented.

20:59, 06.05.2021

SBI raids enterprises suspected of poor-quality hardware supplies to Ukraine Army (Video)

The searches were conducted at PrSC Kuznya on Rybalsky Plant and PJSC Automobile Company Bogdan Motors.

16:55, 30.04.2021

Kyiv court's judges seek support from PACE Monitoring Committee

They refer to provisions of the Judicial System Law and the Constitution.

12:00, 22.04.2021

Anti-graft agency busts two lawyers for bribe in court corruption scheme

The culprits had offered help in influencing a court in one of the lawsuits heard.

19:30, 06.04.2021

Ukraine's fugitive ex-judge "kidnapped" in neighboring Moldova

The kidnappers were armed, lawyer says.

18:40, 04.04.2021

Zelensky promises "transparent and efficient" judicial system within three years

The Ukrainian leader briefed the EBRD's head on the reform of law enforcement agencies and the judicial system.

21:59, 22.03.2021

Anti-graft agency presents updated register of corrupt officials

This includes an interactive map of corruption-related offenses.

16:05, 11.03.2021

U.S. Embassy lists two main challenges hindering Ukraine's development

One of them is Russian aggression.

14:50, 11.03.2021

Atlantic Council: Ukrainian parliament finally moves to end multi-voting

The Ukrainian parliament has long been plagued by incidents of multi-voting.

15:15, 03.03.2021

EU High Representative on judiciary reform in Ukraine: "Mother of all reforms" (Video)

The sides discussed Constitutional Court decisions in Ukraine.

11:30, 12.02.2021

Foreign minister comments on EP's calls to step up anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine

The official says neither oligarchs nor corrupt officials will be able to slow Ukraine's development as a European state.

21:59, 11.02.2021

NABU probing possible abuse in procurement of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine

The vaccine price has turned out one of the world's highest.

16:55, 10.02.2021

European Commission: Widespread corruption continues to hamper Ukraine's reform process

Recent developments in the rule of law and anti-corruption show that a comprehensive judiciary reform is long overdue.

14:25, 10.02.2021

Ukrainian judge targeted in major probe to be forced to appear in court

The judge has long been evading court hearings.

22:40, 03.02.2021

In Ukraine, 513 police officers fired for crimes, misconduct in 2020

Internal security units launched nearly 900 criminal proceedings over the past year.

15:40, 29.01.2021

Ukraine ranks 117th of 180 countries in Corruption Perceptions Index 2020

The leaders remained the same in 2020 – Denmark and New Zealand.

12:45, 28.01.2021

Zelensky enacts law to restore powers of National Agency on Corruption Prevention

The law shall come into force the next day after its publication.

20:45, 25.12.2020

Ukraine's parliament restores institutional mechanism for preventing corruption

Relevant bill No. 4470 was backed by 300 MPs out of the 352 registered in the session hall.

14:25, 15.12.2020

Notorious MP Yurchenko attacked in Kyiv – media

The police are searching the attackers.

15:40, 09.12.2020

Kyiv police officers suspected of kidnapping, extortion

Law enforcers extorted US$10,000 from their victims.

12:45, 23.11.2020

U.S. Chargé d'Affaires names obstacles to Ukraine's European integration

Until Ukraine tackles these challenges, the country's integration ambitions will remain unrealized, the diplomat believes.

18:45, 17.11.2020

Foreign investors losing interest in Ukraine – survey

The "lack of trust in judiciary" was named the main obstacle to foreign investment for the first time in five years.

16:05, 09.11.2020

NABU: Ukraine loses chance to recover billions in losses over Constitutional Court's decisions

The consequences of such rulings are the systemic weakening of the institutional capacity of the bodies established to expose corruption.

14:59, 06.11.2020

First inaccurate assets declaration case closed after Constitutional Court's controversial decision

Seventeen cases probing inaccurate assets declaration were in the pipeline at the moment when the court delivered its verdict.

11:25, 03.11.2020

Senior tax official detained on major bribe

The official was apprehended upon receiving the first part of the illegal benefit amounting to $100,000.

17:40, 31.10.2020

Anti-graft agency restores public access to government officials' e-declarations

The agency says this became possible due to decisions taken by the president and the government.

09:50, 30.10.2020

Access to e-declarations register to be blocked under Constitutional Court ruling

The register will remain unavailable until the Verkhovna Rada adopts a new law that will enable the NACP to make this information public again.

17:59, 28.10.2020

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High Anti-Corruption Court rules to reopen probe into Rotterdam+ coal supply model – media

A month ago, the court saw no grounds to reopen the case.

11:00, 28.10.2020

Court refuses to choose measure of restraint for Yanukovych in Mezhyhirya case

The ruling will be appealed.

10:15, 27.10.2020

Top Army official claims "hybrid info attack" following allegations of gov't accommodation misuse

Rock star activist who initially voiced allegations says he was summoned to the constipation office, which many see as a retaliation move.

15:30, 26.10.2020

SBU raids offices of ex-officials associated with Kyiv property developers – media

The raids may be connected with the investigation of cases related to Oleksiy Kudriavtsev.

15:55, 22.10.2020

Hungary's FM Szijjártó: Biden should address suspected Ukraine corruption

Biden, Szijjártó said, should make clear how he had used his political influence to bring about profits for the energy company and his son.

22:20, 18.10.2020

Zelensky reveals one of five questions to be put up for national poll

Cannabis legalization could also be among questions posed, media reports suggest.

14:30, 14.10.2020

Head of Mykolaiv SBU Office underreports UAH 800,000 worth of assets

The anti-graft watchdog has launched a criminal proceeding targeting the official.

23:45, 08.10.2020

Zelensky calls on lawmakers to quickly approve anti-graft strategy until 2024

It takes into account international recommendations, best practices and commitments of Ukraine.

09:50, 29.09.2020

MP from ruling party freed on bail in corruption probe, to wear ankle monitor

The bail was posted yesterday.

11:45, 25.09.2020

Anti-graft court rules to arrest MP in bribery case

The bail has been set at UAH 3,001,656, instead of UAH 6 million initially sought by prosecutors.

21:30, 21.09.2020

Zelensky comments on bribery case against lawmaker from ruling party

Zelensky says there is no more "racketeering" in Ukraine.

14:25, 17.09.2020

"Criminal saga goes on": Prosecutor General charges MP over bribe

In the high-profile corruption case, investigators claim People's Deputy Yurchenko demanded kickbacks for legislative work.

12:20, 17.09.2020

G7 ambassadors: Anti-corruption agencies' integrity must be protected in Ukraine

They warn against the erosion of reform progress made so far.

11:05, 17.09.2020

Anti-graft court rules to detain aide to lawmaker in bribery case, bail set at US$35,660

He is suspected of complicity in a crime committed by a high-ranking official.

09:25, 16.09.2020

President's Office comments on Zelensky's silence over high-profile court corruption case

The comment comes amid public calls for the President to "react" to the ongoing investigation targeting judges of Kyiv's District Administrative Court suspected of running a criminal ring and seizing power.

10:40, 04.09.2020

Ukraine judges investigated as part of high-profile criminal case kept on job

The High Council of Justice, which has to green-light suspension, says evidence was obtained wrongfully and that charges were pressed improperly.

10:15, 02.09.2020

Ukravtodor's ex-head detained in Poland not to be extradited to Ukraine – NABU

According to Sytnyk, it does not matter which court will hear this case.

18:30, 20.07.2020

NABU raids reported in Kyiv, Lviv as part of joint probe with Poland (Photos)

Corruption charges have already been brought against several detainees in Poland.

12:25, 20.07.2020

Poland's Anti-Corruption Bureau detains ex-minister who worked for Ukravtodor

He is suspected of corruption.

10:35, 20.07.2020

SBU operative nabbed for extorting $250,000 from Odesa businessman

Perpetrators blackmailed their victim with information in an MP death probe that might hurt the businessman's reputation.

23:30, 02.07.2020

Zelensky to fire Kirovohrad governor detained on bribery charges

Balon was appointed to the post in November 2019.

18:59, 26.06.2020