The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAP) has concluded its preliminary investigation into allegations against Illya Vityuk, a general in Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), for illegal enrichment and false declaration of assets.
While the agency has not publicly identified the individual involved, sources confirm that Vityuk is the subject of the inquiry. Investigators from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), acting under the direction of SAP prosecutors, have provided the defense with access to the case materials.
The investigation revealed that in December 2023, Vityuk purchased an apartment for 21.6 million UAH, officially registered under a family member’s name. However, the purchase agreement states a price of only 12.8 million UAH.
To justify the source of the funds, the family member claimed to have earned the money as a private entrepreneur, providing legal and consulting services since February 2022. Investigators found that while funds were indeed deposited into the private entrepreneur’s accounts, they originated from individuals linked to Vityuk, who is suspected of involvement in a criminal group that misappropriated funds from the state-owned enterprise, Ukrzaliznytsia.
Evidence collected during the investigation indicates that the claimed legal and consulting services were not rendered, and the companies involved exhibit characteristics of being fictitious. Furthermore, there is no verification of the legitimate source for an additional 8.8 million UAH spent on the apartment.
In the lead-up to this investigation:
- On September 2, 2025, NABU and SAP announced charges against Illya Vityuk for illegal enrichment and false asset declaration.
- The SBU has characterized the charges as retaliation from anti-corruption agencies following the arrest of several NABU employees by the security service in late July.
- On September 4, 2025, the High Anti-Corruption Court set bail for Vityuk at just over 9 million UAH, which he posted on September 10.
The SAP has finalized its investigation into Illya Vityuk, an SBU general, for alleged illegal enrichment and asset misrepresentation. Evidence suggests financial irregularities linked to his property purchase, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the funds involved.