NABU and SAP Detect Deputy Engaged in Major Money Laundering Scheme Exceeding 9 Million Hryvnias
Detectives from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), in collaboration with the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAP), uncovered a significant case of illegal financial activity involving a current Member of Parliament.
According to officials, the investigation concerns laundering over nine million hryvnias obtained through criminal means.
Evidence indicates that the deputy embezzled funds from a private company, promising to facilitate permission for transboundary transportation of mineral fertilizers.
However, the money was transferred via accounts linked to close associates and was not used for the promised purpose.
To disguise the illegal origins of the funds, the politician devised a complex money laundering scheme.
Over nine million hryvnias were transferred to the account of a legal firm owned by a close relative, purportedly for legal services.
Subsequently, part of the money was used to purchase two luxury vehicles — a BMW X5 M and a Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG — to create an illusion of lawful income.
Law enforcement conducted searches related to the case, including connections with former Minister Kubrakov and possible links to the incident.
The deputy, now a suspect, openly used these vehicles, further fostering the appearance of legitimate income.
The criminal activity is classified under part 2 of article 209 of the Ukrainian Criminal Code — legalization (money laundering) of proceeds from crime.
An ongoing pre-trial investigation aims to establish additional details of the crime and identify other involved individuals.
According to ‘Glavkom’ sources, the implicated individual is MP Yevhen Shvchenko, known for previous criminal allegations.
In November 2024, Shvchenko was already suspected of state treason after publishing materials in social media that harmed Ukraine’s informational security.
Later, he received another suspicion under the same article.
In July 2025, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the State Bureau of Investigation (DBR) revealed a new suspicion — in large-scale fraud.
Investigations confirmed that the MP collaborated with the aggressor country both before and after the full-scale invasion began.