Zakarpattia region: illegal mining of mineral resources causes USD 321,429 budget losses

The SBU exposed and blocked the illegal mining of mineral resources in Zakarpattia region. The state suffered almost UAH 9 m (USD 321,429) losses.

SBU prevents large-scale smuggling of cultural property

The SBU exposed an organized group on smuggling cultural artifacts to the EU. During the searches, SBU officers seized a collection of antiques worth almost USD 1 million.

Ternopil region: SBU exposes corrupt State Fiscal Service official

The SBU exposed the head of a district unit of the State Fiscal Service in Ternopil region on taking bribes from businessmen. SBU officers documented the extortion of UAH 1 m (USD 35,715) by the official.

SBU systematically exposes corruption in education sector

The Security Service of Ukraine documented numerous facts of administrative offenses related to corruption by the rector of Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University in the city of Mykolaiv.

SBU CI exposes eight militants: four wanted and two sentenced to jail

In February 2021, SBU CI materials helped to convict eight IAF leaders and members. Four of them are currently wanted, whereas another two terrorists were sentenced in absentia to long jail terms.

SBU prevents large-scale cigarette smuggling and exposes underground workshops

In Volyn region, the SBU blocked the channel of tobacco smuggling to the EU. In Odesa region, production and sale of counterfeit excisable products was exposed.

Lviv city: SBU exposes foreigner on offering bribe to SBU employee

Operatives of the SBU Main Department of Internal Security in the city of Lviv exposed a foreigner who offered a bribe to an SBU employee.

SBU prevents large-scale smuggling of cultural property

SBU exposes illegal sale of counterfeit and stolen from Ukrzaliznytsia spare parts

The SBU exposed and blocked the illegal scheme of installing low-quality spare parts on Ukrzaliznytsia rolling stock. This could have led to emergencies at the railway facilities.

SBU uncovers large-scale corruption schemes in forestries

The SBU exposed illegal activities of an interregional criminal group. The fraudsters embezzled state funds of the forestries. Last year, the offenders transferred over UAH 10 m (USD 357,143) to shell companies that had not provided any relevant services.

Kirovohrad region: SBU shuts down interregional anti-Ukrainian network

The SBU exposed and blocked activities of a large-scale anti-Ukrainian network. The organizers established illegal local authorities in Kirovohrad region.

Mykolaiv region: SBU detains group of counterfeiters

In the city of Mykolaiv, the SBU detained organizers of the group involved in systematic manufacturing and selling counterfeit USD 100 banknotes. The suspects were selling the banknotes via personal contacts.