The National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office have arrested a senior official from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in the Poltava region, along with his subordinate and a lawyer, on charges of soliciting a bribe.
This operation took place on April 27, when investigators revealed that the SBU personnel, through the lawyer, demanded $110,000 from a business owner. The payment was allegedly for facilitating a plea agreement that would halt criminal proceedings against the owner’s company.
The case revolves around allegations of the company engaging in business activities linked to the aggressor state, specifically involving the supply of equipment to Russia through shell companies based in Kazakhstan.
Authorities apprehended the suspects immediately after they received the second installment of the bribe, amounting to $55,000. Further details regarding the investigation have not been disclosed as it remains ongoing.
A senior SBU official and two accomplices were arrested for soliciting a bribe linked to a case involving business dealings with Russia. The investigation continues as authorities gather more information.