Court Orders MP from Ruling Party to Forfeit Three Luxury Cars Worth Over $200,000

High Anti-Corruption Court Strikes Down Assets of Lawmaker Serhiy Lytvynenko

According to Главком: Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court has ruled that assets belonging to Serhiy Lytvynenko, a member of parliament from the 'Servant of the People' party, were acquired through unjustified means. The court ordered the confiscation of three vehicles valued at more than 7.2 million hryvnias (approximately $200,000) into state revenue. The case was initiated following a lifestyle monitoring investigation by the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP), supported by evidence provided by the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO).

Case Details

The vehicles in question, all manufactured in 2020, include:

• Toyota Land Cruiser 200
• BMW 730LD
• BMW X5

According to the NACP, these cars were purchased between 2020 and 2021 by individuals linked to Lytvynenko, such as unofficial drivers and representatives of a related legal entity. After acquisition, Lytvynenko personally used the vehicles, including driving them onto the grounds of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukraine's parliament) using special access permits.

The agency determined that neither the lawmaker, his family members, nor his associates could have legally afforded these assets. A court spokesperson stated:

“After analyzing the incomes and expenditures of the deputy, his family members, and related individuals, the agency concluded that these assets could not have been obtained through legitimate earnings.”

- Press service of the High Anti-Corruption Court.

The ruling can be appealed within 30 days at the Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court.

Corruption remains a pressing issue in Ukraine in 2025. Surveys indicate that 18.2% of Ukrainians reported encountering corruption, a slight drop from 18.7% in 2024. However, among businesses, the share facing corruption rose from 18% in 2024 to 20.6% in 2025. Willingness to report corruption stays low: 12.4% among the general public and 21.1% in the business sector.

This case highlights ongoing anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine, where graft continues to challenge society and the economy. The court's decision regarding Lytvynenko may serve as a warning to other officials about the need for financial transparency and accountability for illicit assets. Trends in corruption levels and public readiness to report misconduct underscore the need for further work to strengthen trust in anti-corruption institutions.

This ruling is part of a broader trend in Ukraine's fight against corruption, as seen in a recent case where assets worth $730,000 were seized from a deputy of the Kyiv City Council. Such actions highlight the ongoing scrutiny of public officials and the efforts to ensure transparency in governance. For more details on this significant case, click here.