The Future of the Bureau of Economic Security: Challenges, Reforms, and Anti-corruption Efforts in Ukraine
Amid profound transformations within Ukraine’s security and law enforcement institutions, a pressing question remains: can the newly formed Bureau of Economic Security (BES) effectively and independently combat economic crimes and corruption? Oleksandr Tyvinetsky, the bureau’s newly appointed head, discussed in an interview the specific challenges and reform processes facing the agency as it strives to improve the country’s economic integrity.
According to him, reforming the bureau is a long and complex journey, involving not just structural and personnel changes but also the adoption of new approaches, staff retraining, and innovative investigative methods.
Tyvinetsky emphasized that combating economic criminal networks requires collaboration with other agencies, including the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the National Police.
He affirmed that any confrontations or conflicts will be strictly law-based and within the agency’s jurisdiction, regardless of personal or political interests.
The interview also covered internal conflicts and rivalries within Ukraine’s law enforcement system, especially between BES and SBU, issues that need resolution through dialogue and mutual understanding to ensure effective anti-corruption efforts.
Tyvinetsky openly acknowledged the challenges and potential risks involved in these reforms and stressed that integrity and honesty are the guiding principles of his team.
Continued cooperation with the government, strategic analysis, and quick responsiveness to criminal schemes are crucial for the success of reform efforts.
At the same time, political pressures and legal hurdles remain formidable obstacles, and overcoming them depends on unity and professionalism across all levels, as only a transparent and fair system can ensure security, stability, and sustainable development for Ukraine.