Appeals Court Upholds Convictions in $68 Million State Property Theft Case

Anti-Corruption Court Upholds Ruling

According to НАБУ: Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has upheld the convictions of the former head of the state-owned 'Ukrtelefilm' enterprise and a private company director. The court's Appeals Chamber, on January 26, 2026, confirmed the original verdict, siding with the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO). The two were found guilty of crimes related to the illicit sale of state property rights.

Sentences and Consequences

The former head of 'Ukrtelefilm' was convicted under specific articles of Ukraine's Criminal Code. His sentence includes:

• 5 years of imprisonment;
• A three-year ban from holding certain public offices;
• A fine of 17,000 hryvnias.

The private company director was convicted on multiple charges, receiving a harsher sentence:

• 8 years of imprisonment;
• A three-year ban from holding certain public offices;
• A fine of 17,000 hryvnias;
• Confiscation of half of his property.

The actions of both defendants caused state losses exceeding 67.73 million hryvnias. This case is part of Ukraine's ongoing judicial reforms aimed at tackling high-level corruption. The HACC Appeals Chamber's ruling is now legally binding but can be appealed to the Supreme Court within a three-month period. The sustained convictions signal a continued effort to hold officials and business figures accountable for the misuse of state assets, though the potential for further appeal means the legal process may continue.