Former MP received a verdict for illegal compensation: details of the case

On November 28, 2025, the High Anti-Corruption Court issued a verdict in the case of a former member of the Ukrainian Parliament of the VIII convocation. He had to answer for receiving nearly 914,000 hryvnias in compensation for renting a hotel room in the capital, which is a crime under the Criminal Code.

The court decided to arrest the MP and sentenced him to three years and six months in prison. His right to hold positions related to organizational and administrative functions was also restricted for three years, and a fine of 8,500 hryvnias was imposed.

'I consider myself innocent in this case and will appeal this verdict,' the former MP stated after the court's decision was announced.

Legislation provides that the decision of the High Anti-Corruption Court can be appealed within 30 days by filing an appeal with the Appeal Chamber.

This material describes the verdict of the High Anti-Corruption Court in the case of the former MP for illegal compensation. The MP was sentenced to imprisonment, his rights were restricted for a long term, and a fine was imposed. It is noted that he intends to appeal this verdict.