Supreme Court Ruling on A. Trebesov
The Supreme Court of Ukraine has validated the confiscation of unjustified assets linked to the family of A. Trebesov, the ex-acting head of the Kharkiv Regional Territorial Center for Recruitment and Social Support (TCRC&S). The Court determined that property acquired by Trebesov’s close relatives between 2023 and 2024 lacked a legitimate source of income and ordered its seizure in favor of the state. This final judgment is based on evidence provided by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP).
Case Overview
The Civil Cassation Court within the Supreme Court upheld prior decisions made by the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) in both first and appellate instances. The ruling focuses on the unjustified assets held by Trebesov’s family, specifically two vehicles:
- A 2023 BMW X6
- A 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Together, these cars are valued at 4,850,170 hryvnias.
An examination of the official’s and his family’s income and expenditures revealed no lawful means to acquire such property. The Court’s decision mandates the confiscation of one vehicle and the monetary equivalent of the other, totaling more than 4 million hryvnias. This Supreme Court verdict is final and cannot be appealed.
This ruling highlights Ukraine’s ongoing commitment to combat corruption, especially critical during wartime when state resources are under immense pressure. Recovering unjustified assets serves as a strong warning to public officials about the serious consequences of illicit enrichment and misuse of official powers for personal gain.
This ruling comes on the heels of another significant decision by the Higher Anti-Corruption Court, which confirmed the seizure of assets valued at 2 million hryvnias from a former official's family. Such cases illustrate the ongoing efforts to address corruption within Ukraine's public sector, reinforcing the judiciary's role in safeguarding state resources. For more insights on this matter, you can read about the recent asset confiscation involving a former official.