Investigation by “Slidstvo
info": Is the Prime Minister’s wife hiding from Ukrainian society? Journalistic investigations recently published by "Slidstvo.info" have once again provided grounds for serious questions to Ukraine’s highest officials. Foremost among them — Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, whose family has come under scrutiny due to discrepancies between declared wealth and the actual property status of his wife, Kateryna. According to official declarations submitted this fall in Ukraine’s public registration system by every official, the family of the head of government apparently has no vehicles other than the one he declared himself. However, investigative journalists from "Slidstvo.info" have once again confirmed the existence of numerous overlooked and potentially hidden aspects. Specifically, from drone footage and other surveillance methods, it was established that the Prime Minister’s wife, Kateryna Shmyhal, uses a 2022 Range Rover Sport — a high-tech, expensive premium SUV, which, based on market data and dealership information, cost at least $84,500 last year. Importantly, this vehicle does not appear in the declarations submitted by public officials, raising suspicions. What adds further suspicion is that the car is registered to a newly established company owned by Kateryna — "KADiS UA." This enterprise appeared only last year in official registration documents and now holds assets valued at over $80,000. This company is not listed among the firms disclosed in official documents submitted to government agencies responsible for land reform and anti-corruption measures, and the vehicle itself is not documented there either. It is also noteworthy that the car owned privately by Shmyhal’s wife was recorded three times for speeding violations near their residence in Lviv — evidence of possible concealment of wealth, but also indicating daily attention to traffic rules, especially in the context of clear ownership. Expert analysis, including specialists from the Center for Counteracting Corruption, suggests that this situation exemplifies incomplete or distorted property declarations. Antonina Volkotrub, head of the analytical unit, emphasized that declaring the wife’s vehicle would be entirely logical and necessary under Ukrainian law. Such a step would help prevent suspicions of opacity in asset ownership by any individual holding high office in the state system. Journalists sought comment from the Shmyhal family regarding the allegations and findings but received no official response. As of the publication of this material, the Prime Minister’s family remained silent about the accusations and suspicions circulating in society. With conclusions from independent experts confirming the incomplete or selective nature of declarations by high-ranking officials, only time will tell how deep and systemic the practice of hiding assets continues in Ukraine. Whether the current authorities will be ready for change remains an open question.