National Police Under Investigation
Law enforcement agencies are conducting searches at National Police offices in the Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, and Zhytomyr regions. These actions have led to the arrest of several high-ranking officials suspected of bribery. Those implicated have been formally charged under Part 4 of Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which addresses the acceptance of illicit benefits. This crackdown is part of a broader anti-corruption push in the country, where public trust in institutions remains a key issue.
The list of suspects includes:
- V.V. Vorobei, assistant to the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs,
- Serhiy Bezpalko, head of the Ivano-Frankivsk regional police,
- Volodymyr Yatsiuk, deputy head of the Ivano-Frankivsk regional police,
- Andriy Tkachyk, first deputy head of the investigative department of the Ternopil regional police,
- Illia Hulevatyi, deputy head of the Zhytomyr regional police.
National Police of Ukraine spokesperson Yuliya Girdvilis has confirmed the searches.
Corruption Landscape in Ukraine
According to sociological surveys, 18.2% of Ukrainians reported experiencing corruption in 2025, a slight decrease from 18.7% in 2024. In the business sector, reports of corruption rose to 20.6% in 2025, up from 18% the previous year. The public's willingness to report corruption stands at 12.4%, while in the business community, that figure reaches 21.1%.
Meanwhile, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have expanded their investigation into corruption at the Supreme Court, adding the former chief justice to the list of suspects. These developments highlight an intensified effort to tackle corruption across Ukraine's institutions.
Corruption remains a pressing issue in Ukraine, especially in light of recent anti-corruption measures that demonstrate a growing readiness among law enforcement to confront the problem.
The arrests of senior police officials signal the state's determination to address corruption at all levels, a crucial step toward rebuilding public confidence in law enforcement agencies.
The ongoing anti-corruption measures in Ukraine are underscored by the recent statistics, revealing that over 800 court decisions against corrupt officials were issued within just four months. These figures not only reflect the urgency of tackling corruption but also highlight the systemic issues that persist within various government institutions. As investigations continue, the public's role in reporting corruption remains crucial for fostering transparency and accountability.