Ruling by the High Anti-Corruption Court
On June 5, 2026, the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) sentenced the former acting director of the municipal enterprise 'Poltavapalyvo' to three years and four months in prison. The conviction stems from abuse of office that inflicted losses of 12.7 million Ukrainian hryvnias on the local community. Prosecutors from the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) confirmed the violation falls under Part 2 of Article 364 of Ukraine's Criminal Code.
In addition to the prison term, the court imposed a one-year ban on holding certain official positions and a fine of 8,500 hryvnias. The defendant has 30 days to appeal the verdict. This case underscores ongoing efforts by Ukrainian authorities to hold local officials accountable for misusing public funds.
Case Details
The investigation began after a loan agreement for 1.89 million hryvnias was signed in June 2020, with a one-month repayment period. A settlement was later reached requiring the debt to be cleared by October 1, 2020. During the probe, six industrial buildings and structures were transferred, located in:
- Poltava
- Kremenchuk
- Lubny
- Kozelshchyna district
- Mashivka district
- Reshetylivka district
The book value of the disposed property stood at 1,794,874 hryvnias, while expert assessments placed its market value at 14,526,029 hryvnias. Detectives from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), in coordination with the Department of Special Investigations (DSI), uncovered the criminal activity.
This verdict is part of broader Ukrainian government efforts to combat corruption at the local level.
The significance of this case extends beyond punishing one offender; it sends a strong message about the seriousness of measures taken to protect the interests of local communities. Such rulings can serve as a deterrent for other officials and encourage the adoption of transparent mechanisms for managing state resources.
This recent ruling highlights the ongoing battle against corruption in Ukraine, reminiscent of another significant case where an ex-director received a nine-year sentence for embezzling substantial funds. Such verdicts reinforce the commitment of authorities to ensure accountability among public officials. For further insights into similar corruption cases and their repercussions, check out this related news article.