SSU is taking all-out efforts to combat corruption posing a significant risk to national security. Since early 2021, 64 individuals, involved in border corruption, have received suspicion papers, and 14 offenders have been convicted.

In addition, the SSU cracked down on two organized groups including officials of the State Customs Service. The offenders extorted money for assistance in smuggling of goods across the state border.

In Luhansk region:

Four officials of the Eastern Customs Service were served suspicion notices of organizing a corruption scheme. They took bribes from entrepreneurs for unhindered customs clearance of goods.

In Rivne region:

SSU blocked customs clearance corruption. The illegal registration of trucks caused state losses worth UAH 15 m (USD 560,373).  

In Kyiv region:

SSU cracked down on smuggling racket by officials of the Boryspil Airport customs post. The offenders extorted money from entrepreneurs for assistance in clearance of unaccompanied baggage.

In Lviv region:

Two officials of the Yavoriv customs post were exposed. They solicited money from businessmen for providing a green channel for their goods.

According to preliminary estimates, the scam caused state losses worth UAH 2.7 m (USD 100,867).

In Dnipropetrovsk region:

SSU officers exposed accelerated registration of imported vehicles. As a result, a head of the Dnipro customs post, two his subordinates and a customs broker received suspicion papers.

In addition, a manager of the Lisky customs post and an official of the Kyiv customs office were served suspicion papers. The offenders extorted money for unhindered customs clearance of consumer goods.

Investigative actions are underway to establish all the circumstances of the offenses and bring to justice all involved individuals.