Supreme Anti-Corruption Court Orders Kovalsky to Register Crime Allegations Against Arakhamia in Official Investigation Records

Supreme Anti-Corruption Court's Ruling

According to Рубрика — Суспільство: On November 4, the Supreme Anti-Corruption Court ruled in favor of the Anti-Corruption Center’s (CAC) complaint, compelling Acting Prosecutor General Anton Kovalsky to enter information about a potential crime committed by Servant of the People faction leader Davyd Arakhamia into the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations (URPTI). This followed CAC’s October 19, 2025 complaint alleging that envelopes containing illicit payments were distributed to MPs in exchange for votes. However, Kovalsky failed to register the case in the URPTI and instead forwarded the complaint to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU).

NABU’s Response and CAC’s Reaction

On November 3, NABU confirmed that without registration in the URPTI, they lack the legal grounds to investigate Arakhamia’s case. Under current legislation, only the Prosecutor General or their acting deputy can officially record allegations against a Member of Parliament in the URPTI. Judge Markiyan Halabala upheld CAC’s complaint against Kovalsky’s inaction, with CAC representatives noting that Kovalsky repeated the behavior of his predecessor Kravchenko by redirecting the complaint to NABU without proper registration.

“This created a closed loop where the Servant of the People faction leader was effectively untouchable. Today (November 4), the court broke this cycle,” said Daria Kaleniuk from CAC.

Previously, on December 27, 2025, NABU and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) uncovered a criminal group that facilitated MPs receiving illicit benefits in exchange for parliamentary votes. Five sitting MPs have been formally suspected in connection with this group, which orchestrated voting on bills and resolutions.

Between November and December 2025, one member of this group received over $145,000 intended for distribution among other MPs. All individuals implicated are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The ongoing concerns about corruption within Ukraine’s parliament continue to draw significant public and anti-corruption watchdog attention.

This court decision highlights the critical need for strict adherence to anti-corruption measures in Ukraine, particularly regarding the conduct of parliamentarians. Officially entering allegations into the URPTI represents a vital step toward proper investigation and potential accountability, which is essential for restoring public trust in state institutions. The case underscores the urgent demand for enhanced transparency and responsibility within law enforcement agencies and political bodies.