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Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Bureau Faces Obstruction in Bribery Probe

12/27/2025

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On December 27, 2025, the Ukrainian National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) reported that state security officers obstructed its detectives during a corruption probe involving members of parliament.
The State Protection Directorate restricted access to detectives, violating legal protocols, the bureau said.
The broader bribery probe continues, with lawmakers reportedly receiving illicit payments for favorable votes and the identities of implicated officials remaining undisclosed.

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On December 27, 2025, the Ukrainian National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) reported that state security officers obstructed its detectives during a corruption probe involving members of parliament.
The State Protection Directorate restricted access to detectives, violating legal protocols, the bureau said.
The broader bribery probe continues, with lawmakers reportedly receiving illicit payments for favorable votes and the identities of implicated officials remaining undisclosed.