Monitoring Elected Officials' Financial Disclosures
The National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NAZK) has identified multiple cases of false information submitted by local council deputies. A court has found a Zakarpattia regional council deputy guilty of falsifying data in their asset declaration. Additionally, two other deputies were issued reports by the National Police, and NAZK forwarded three substantiated findings of inaccurate declarations to law enforcement, including one concerning an official from the State Service for Medicines and Drug Control.
Specifically, a deputy from the Korolivska settlement council in Berehove district of Zakarpattia declared false information in their 2024 asset statement amounting to over 1.49 million UAH. The Vynohradiv District Court in Zakarpattia ruled this deputy guilty and imposed an administrative penalty. Furthermore, a protocol was also drawn up against this individual for falsifications in their 2025 declaration for a similar amount.
False Reporting by Other Local Deputies
Two additional protocols were prepared concerning deputies from local councils in Chernihiv and Zhytomyr regions. A deputy from the Lynovytsia settlement council in Pryluky district, Chernihiv region, reported inaccurate data exceeding 2.15 million UAH in their 2025 declaration. Meanwhile, a deputy of the Horodok settlement council in Zhytomyr district submitted false information valued at more than 898,000 UAH in their 2024 declaration. The actions of both officials display signs of administrative offenses.
Moreover, a deputy from Baban settlement council in Uman district, Cherkasy region, declared false assets totalling over 5.95 million UAH for 2024 and over 5.65 million UAH for 2025. A chief specialist at the State Service for Medicines and Drug Control in Kyiv was also found to have submitted false information amounting to more than 4.25 million UAH in the 2025 declaration. In these instances, NAZK identified elements of criminal violations under Part 1 of Article 366-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
These developments highlight intensified efforts to enforce anti-corruption legislation across Ukraine. NAZK continues to detect and address false declarations, a critical measure in combating corruption at the local level. Given the uncovered violations, close attention to ongoing investigations and potential repercussions for those involved remains essential.
The recent findings by the NAZK highlight a troubling trend among local council deputies, as several officials face serious allegations of misreporting their assets. In light of these events, it is important to stay informed about the impending legal actions against other deputies accused of submitting false declarations. For more details on the ongoing trials and the implications for public accountability, refer to this article on upcoming court cases involving local officials.