Assets Worth Nearly 5.8 Million UAH Confiscated from Settlement Council Head in Rivne Region by HACC

Appeals Chamber of the HACC Upholds Ruling

According to САП: On June 9, 2026, the Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) affirmed a prior decision issued by the HACC on November 25, 2025, ordering the seizure of assets belonging to the head of a settlement council in the Rivne region. The confiscated assets, valued at almost 5.8 million UAH, will be forfeited to the state treasury.

The court determined that the official’s assets were unjustified and subject to forfeiture. The property seized includes:

• A residential house spanning 230 square meters;
• A land plot of 831 square meters located in central Rivne, valued at nearly 4.2 million UAH;
• A boat worth approximately 1 million UAH;
• A land plot of 0.25 hectares;
• A specialized cargo vehicle.

These assets were purchased in late 2019 under the name of the official’s mother-in-law. The court dismissed the defendants’ appeal in its entirety. The investigation into these assets was initiated based on materials from the Main Department of the National Police in the Rivne region, while the lawsuit was filed using evidence provided by the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP).

Anti-Corruption Efforts in Ukraine

This case is part of Ukraine’s broader campaign against corruption, which emphasizes greater transparency and accountability among public officials. Confiscating illegally obtained assets sends a strong message to other civil servants about the importance of adhering to legal and ethical standards in their work.

Ensuring similar cases are pursued across all regions of the country is essential for strengthening public trust in state institutions.

As the fight against corruption intensifies in Ukraine, this recent ruling highlights the ongoing efforts to hold public officials accountable. For further insights on similar legal actions and the implications for local governance, see our report on the court's seizure of assets from a Rivne settlement council head, which sheds light on the broader context of anti-corruption measures being implemented across the country.