Former Head of State Enterprise Sentenced to 9 Years for Embezzling Over 171 Million UAH

Ruling by the High Anti-Corruption Court

According to НАБУ: On July 15, 2026, the High Anti-Corruption Court delivered its verdict against the former director of the State Enterprise 'Inform-Resources,' which operates under Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs. The court found him guilty of abuse of authority in the disposal of property, causing losses exceeding 171 million UAH to the state enterprise, as well as misappropriating an additional 16 million UAH. His sentence includes 9 years of imprisonment, asset forfeiture, and a fine. Real estate valued at over 187 million UAH has been returned to the state.

Investigation Details

The investigation uncovered that in August 2018, the director illegally transferred ownership of buildings in central Kyiv, which were then under tax lien. These properties were sold for only 16 million UAH, despite their actual worth exceeding 187 million UAH. These actions caused substantial financial harm to the state enterprise. By late 2018, an additional 16 million UAH was siphoned off to accounts controlled by associates. The director also stole the company's financial and business records.

The court imposed a penalty that includes a 3-year ban from holding certain official positions. Additionally, the convicted individual must pay 16.7 million UAH in damages to the state enterprise. The former deputy director was acquitted, but the prosecutor plans to appeal this acquittal.

This verdict underscores Ukraine's ongoing fight against corruption and signals that law enforcement is prepared to take action against abuses in the public sector. The recovery of state assets and the punishment handed down may serve as a warning to other officials involved in similar offenses. The planned appeal of the deputy director's acquittal further demonstrates the prosecutor's commitment to pursuing justice in this case.

The recent ruling against the former director highlights a broader trend in Ukraine's judicial system as it tackles corruption within state enterprises. In a related case, a Ukrainian court has recently approved a plea agreement with an accomplice involved in a significant embezzlement scheme linked to state resources. This development further emphasizes the ongoing efforts to combat financial misconduct in public sectors. For more on this case, see how it connects to the fight against corruption in the country in our detailed report on the plea deal concerning body armor embezzlement.