Oleksandr Tsvinskyi: New BEEB Head and the Challenges in Combating Corruption in Ukraine
The long journey to assume the leadership of the Bureau of Economic Security (BEEB) was undertaken by Oleksandr Tsvinskyi, a person with extensive experience in law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies.
His initial days in office have been marked by active resistance from internal and external threats aimed at undermining the institution.
In an interview, he notes that within the corrupt schemes and back-office structures intent on preserving old influence mechanisms, opposition is already palpable, but he remains determined.Tsvinskyi emphasizes that the primary goal is to establish a powerful and independent institution capable of effectively fighting economic crimes.
However, he highlights the challenge posed by insufficient budget funding, which hampers the development of modern information systems and recruitment of highly qualified personnel.
He urges the government to fulfill legal requirements and allocate necessary funds; otherwise, the hopes for transforming BEEB into an effective body will remain illusions.The strategic approach is based on four principles: active regional operations, cooperation with business to identify and change unfair market conditions, application of preventive analytics, and targeted law enforcement measures based on objective data.
He underscores that effectiveness is not measured only by the number of uncovered crimes or fines but focuses on systemic changes in legislation and increasing tax revenues.Regarding personnel policy, Tsvinskyi promises honest competitive selection and recruitment of unbiased professionals.
He also warns against cynical attempts at discreditation but states that they do not influence him.
The main priority remains independence and adherence to the law, with clear demarcation of roles and responsibilities.In the context of political and law enforcement conflicts, Tsvinskyi insists that BEEB must remain an autonomous institution capable of acting lawfully, free from political or business influence.
He emphasizes that building an effective corruption fighting system is impossible without financial stability, transparent recruitment procedures, and support from international partners.Considering the broader context, he notes that the reorganization of BEEB involves not only personnel purification and institutional reform but also developing a new operational philosophy based on analytics, prevention, and systemic measures.
Only with sufficient funding and political will can the current and future teams transform BEEB into a true tool for change in the country.