SBU detaines top military mental health official for illicit enrichment in Ukraine
Ukraine's security service detained a top military mental health official who allegedly amassed over $1 million in undeclared assets during wartime.
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US Treasury sanctions Hungarian official, straining NATO alliance
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's closest aide and cabinet chief Antal Rogan has been hit with US Treasury sanctions for corruption.
UK intel: Russia attempts to manage defense corruption while keeping up military operations in Ukraine
Russian authorities are aggressively pursuing corruption charges against defense officials while deliberately stopping short of a complete crackdown.
Ukraine cracks down on corruption schemes: Nine officials convicted over disability certification fraud
Ukraine's law enforcement has convicted nine officials from the Medical-Social Expertise Commissions, prompting investigations into nearly 2,400 individuals suspected of fraudulently obtaining disability certifications to avoid military service.
Ukraine exposes official involved in corruption scandal over fake disability certificates
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered the dissolution of Ukraine’s Medical-Social Expertise Commissions after a corruption investigation revealed the involvement of high-ranking officials in acquiring fake disability certificates.
Ukraine’s law agency arrests medical official for $ 6 million corruption, forged medical documents
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) uncovered nearly $6 million in undeclared assets from a high-ranking medical official, exposing a scheme involving fraudulent disability certifications for military service evasion.
Ukraine Defense Ministry uncovers potential misuse of humanitarian aid worth $ 4.1 million
Joint internal audits by Ukraine's Defense Ministry and State Customs Service have exposed a critical gap in the humanitarian aid supply chain. Over 400 vehicles and hundreds of tons of goods cleared customs but cannot be accounted for by military units, raising questions about the integrity of aid distribution.
Ukrainian military recruitment officials arrested in one million-dollar bribery scheme
Ukrainian authorities arrested three individuals, including two military recruitment officials, in connection with a scheme that allowed conscription-eligible men to avoid military service for $37,000 per person. They gained over $1.2 million in cash with this corruption scheme.
Investigation finds senior Ukrainian officials linked to $36 million defense budget embezzlement scheme
A sweeping investigation has revealed that senior officials from Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and other key agencies were involved in a scheme to misappropriate funds earmarked for the military, leading to numerous arrests and ongoing criminal proceedings.
Ukraine Supreme Court’s decision threatens judge accountability, NGOs claim
Dejure Foundation and other NGOs respond to Supreme Court, demanding consistent evaluations for 180 judges to uphold the integrity of judicial reforms in Ukraine.
US seeks to confiscate $ 200 million from ex-Ukrainian PM Lazarenko for Ukraine
US Justice Department pursues civil forfeiture of over $200 million from Pavlo Lazarenko, Ukrainian PM in the 1996-1997, for Ukraine's benefit.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 894: F-16s boost Ukraine’s air defense, but limited numbers may hinder success
The long-awaited delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine marks a pivotal moment in the country's air defense strategy, with the aircraft featuring advanced Danish-manufactured early warning systems. However, The Economist reports that limited numbers and complex maintenance requirements may delay the jets' full impact on the battlefield.
Japan and Ukraine sign memorandum to fight corruption
Japan and Ukraine formalize cooperation on judicial reforms and anti-corruption, aiming to strengthen administrative communications, transparency, and support Ukraine’s recovery.
UK intel: Russia unable to eliminate corruption in defense spending
The British military analysts take as an example the case of Dmitry Bulgakov, former Russian Deputy Defense Minister, who was arrested on corruption charges.
UK intel: Russia purging defense industry of corrupt officials
Although it does tolerate some corruption, the Kremlin is conducting crackdowns on corrupt officials in the defense industry unable to find patrons or other forms of protection.
Mykolaiv launches innovative website to track international aid
The move aims to enhance transparency and public accountability, revealed Mayor Oleksandr Senkevych.
Hungary is the only EU member opposing Ukraine’s accession to bloc, says Ukrainian official
Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, head of the Parliament Committee on Ukraine's Integration into the EU, stated that time is crucial for Ukraine's EU accession.
FT: Brussels says Ukraine meets criteria for EU accession talks
The European Commission has recommended accession talks with Ukraine this month, according to people familiar with the matter.
UK intel: Russian regime’s demand for loyalty over skills on display in general’s arrest
Arrest of allegedly competent Russian General Popov, who was earlier dismissed for criticizing the military leadership, will likely further dismay troops concerned about loyalty prioritized over skills, per UK intelligence.
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister: Ukraine is not as corrupt as portrayed
Ukraine's FM Dmytro Kuleba argued that Ukraine's ongoing EU accession negotiations and continued international support indicate that corruption levels are not as high as often portrayed, especially by Russian propaganda, Ukrinform says.