Ex-Chair of Ukraine’s State Service for Medicines and Drug Control Charged
Ukraine’s Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) has sent an indictment to court against the former head of the State Service of Ukraine for Medicines and Drug Control. The charges fall under Part 2 of Article 366-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which addresses the submission of false declarations.
A full audit of the official’s 2024 declaration—conducted by the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP)—revealed that the ex-official had concealed significant assets. Specifically, these include:
- A residential house measuring 319 square meters;
- A plot of land in the Kyiv region valued at over 4.5 million Ukrainian hryvnias.
Although these properties were formally registered in the names of the former official’s in-laws, both he and his wife used them throughout 2022–2024.
Anti-Corruption Efforts in Ukraine
This case marks a significant step in the fight against corruption and opacity in high-level government positions. SAPO continues to pursue investigations related to income declarations by state officials and the prevention of corrupt practices.
This incident underscores the critical need for transparency in public officials’ asset declarations and highlights ongoing efforts to curb corruption in Ukraine.
Prosecuting such cases may serve as a warning to other officials about the importance of complying with legal and ethical standards. At the same time, it demonstrates the active role of anti-corruption bodies in tackling corruption at all levels of public administration.
The scrutiny of high-ranking officials' asset declarations is becoming increasingly prominent in Ukraine. In a related case, an appeals court judge is currently facing allegations of illicit enrichment linked to a luxurious property in Lviv. This situation highlights the broader issue of corruption within the judiciary and public service sectors. For more details on this unfolding scandal, see the full report on the luxury asset investigation.