High Anti-Corruption Court rules in favor of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office
On May 14, 2026, the High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine (HACC) sided with the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) in a lawsuit targeting a sitting member of parliament. The court declared assets valued at 7,255,976 hryvnias as unjustified and ordered them confiscated to the state. These assets consist of three vehicles, all manufactured in 2020, which had been registered under individuals and a company linked to the lawmaker.
Breakdown of the parliamentarian's assets
Court documents reveal the assets include the following three cars:
- Toyota Land Cruiser 200
- BMW 730LD
- BMW X5
All vehicles are 2020 models. They were purchased between 2020 and 2021, but titled to the MP's unofficial drivers and a related legal entity. After acquisition, the lawmaker personally used these cars and even obtained a permit to drive them onto the grounds of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament.
An examination of the MP's and his family's income and spending patterns showed they could not have legally afforded these purchases. The case was built using evidence from the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) and materials gathered by a SAPO prosecutor. The court's decision can be appealed within 30 days after the full written ruling is issued.
This case underscores the ongoing fight against corruption in Ukraine, particularly among public officials.
Actions targeting unjustified assets are a cornerstone of the country's broader push for greater transparency and accountability in the finances of public figures. Rulings like this one could set a precedent for other cases involving corrupt practices among deputies and bureaucrats.
This recent ruling highlights the ongoing scrutiny of public officials in Ukraine, as illustrated by another case involving a Ukrainian MP facing trial for a 14.5 million hryvnia scheme linked to luxury vehicles owned by a relative. Such cases not only reflect the judiciary's commitment to combating corruption but also emphasize the importance of transparency in the financial dealings of lawmakers.