Corruption in Ukraine 2025: key scandals and trends. Corruption remains one of Ukraine’s gravest challenges in 2025, undermining institutions, the economy, and public trust. Below is a concise look at major cases and emerging patterns shaping the anti-corruption landscape this year.
🔍 High-profile cases and schemes
One of the most striking cases involved a $3.5 million bribe attempt aimed at SAPO officials and High Anti-Corruption Court judges. SAP claims intermediaries already received part of the sum to close the case. (Source: Mezha.net)
In Kharkiv region, procurement for fortifications was inflated by over UAH 15 million, allegedly involving collusion with affiliated companies. (Source: NAZK)
Another case concerns transfer of state property by agricultural agencies without valuation and at undervalued prices — damage estimated at UAH 1.8 million, a criminal case is underway.
In H1 2025, NACP issued several administrative protocols against officials for conflicts of interest, misreporting, and transparency violations. Among the names — a former judicial head who failed to disclose conflicts after seizure of property.
📈 Corruption in Ukraine Trends and implications
- Legislative moves to curb the independence of NABU and SAPO have sparked alarm among society and international partners.
- Many corruption cases are stalled in courts or result in weak penalties, eroding confidence in justice.
- Despite law enforcement efforts, corruption “in the shadows” persists — especially in procurement, construction, and property sectors.