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Billion-dollar schemes, embezzlement of budget funds, and corruption in the police: legal news digest as of 26 October 2026
▪️ VAKS approved an agreement with a Zakarpattia lawyer
The High Anti-Corruption Court approved an agreement with a lawyer in a case about incitement to provide an unlawful benefit. Under the terms of the agreement, he must transfer 170 thousand UAH to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
▪️ In Zakarpattia, a scheme to embezzle budget funds for sidewalk repairs was uncovered
Law enforcement exposed an alleged scheme to misappropriate budget funds allocated for sidewalk repairs. The circumstances of the case and possible involvement of officials are being determined as part of the investigation.
▪️ Helzin's tobacco factory exposed for deals worth 2,3 billion UAH
A tobacco factory associated with Helzin was exposed for financial dealings totaling 2,3 billion UAH. Law enforcement is establishing the circumstances of the alleged violations and those involved.
▪️ In Cherkasy region, illegal trade in e-cigarette components was discovered
Illegal trade in components for electronic cigarettes was discovered in the Cherkasy region. According to the report, the fine for the violation amounts to nearly 850 thousand UAH.
▪️ In Zmiiv hospital, more than 429 thousand UAH in wages were illegally recorded
Six people were convicted in the case of illegal payroll calculation at Zmiiv hospital. The amount of established losses exceeded 429 thousand UAH.
▪️ The tax authority may revoke the apartment tax exemption
Property owners are advised to check whether their apartments meet the conditions for the tax exemption. If the right to the exemption is lost, the owner will have to pay property tax.
▪️ The Supreme Court upheld rulings ordering damages for electricity theft
The Supreme Court left unchanged two rulings ordering the recovery of million-hryvnia damages for electricity theft in Vinnytsia region. The decisions of the lower courts remain in force.
▪️ In Zhytomyr region, a police chief was sentenced to 7 years in prison
A former police chief was sentenced to seven years in prison in a case about receiving an unlawful benefit in fuel coupons. The case involves 700 liters of diesel, and includes a sentence with confiscation of property.
▪️ In Ukraine, a proposal was made to replace state and private bailiffs with a new system
A petition was registered in Ukraine proposing to replace state and private bailiffs with a new system. The initiative concerns reforming the mechanism for the enforcement of court decisions, but registering the petition does not mean the changes will be adopted.
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