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Head of the SAP Oleksandr Klymenko spoke at the first International Anti-Corruption Forum IACF 2026 in Bucharest
19 October the forum, initiated by Ukraine with the support of the EU Anti-Corruption Initiative (EUACI), brought together about 100 anti-corruption specialists, including 75 international representatives from 32 countries and international organizations.
Oleksandr Klymenko presented the results of SAP and NABU’s work and outlined the directions of international cooperation needed to investigate high-level corruption and recover assets.
💬“Corruption cases often transcend national borders. Funds move through foreign companies, assets are held abroad, and suspects can leave Ukraine. We need faster access to evidence, joint investigative teams, assistance with asset seizure and recovery, international legal assistance, and cooperation on extradition,” emphasized the head of the SAP.
He stressed that during the full-scale war, fighting corruption helps preserve resources for defense and the state’s resilience. Abuses in defense procurement deprive the military of necessary supplies, and corruption in the energy sector creates additional risks amid Russian attacks.
➡️Despite the challenges of war, anti-corruption institutions continue to bring cases to judicial decisions. In the first nine months of 2026 year, in NABU and SAP cases 86 convictions became final regarding 116 persons.
Oleksandr Klymenko paid particular attention to the independence of anti-corruption bodies. The ability to make decisions based on law and evidence is a necessary condition for further results.
🤝We thank EUACI and our international partners for their support and cooperation. The exchange of experience and direct professional links help more effectively investigate corruption crimes, recover assets, and hold perpetrators accountable.
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