The SBU, the Prosecutor General's Office and the State Bureau of Investigation detained two officials of the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine for extortion. One of the suspects was detained while receiving an unlawful benefit from an entrepreneur, while the other was a senior detective and demanded a bribe for not bringing him to criminal responsibility.
Briefly about the main points
- Two BES officials detained for extortion of bribes
- Bribes were demanded to facilitate business and avoid responsibility
- The offenders face up to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property
Special services' operation against corruption in BES
The SBU, the Prosecutor General's Office and the State Bureau of Investigation jointly conducted an operation to detain two officials of the BES of Ukraine. The offenders were caught red-handed while receiving bribes related to their official activities.
Circumstances of detention and positions of the defendants
One of the detainees had been working for the Bureau for only a few months. He was detained while receiving an unlawful benefit from a Kyiv-based businessman. The second suspect was a senior detective who demanded a bribe from a criminal defendant for not bringing him to justice.
The essence of extortion and possible consequences
The officials demanded bribes to facilitate business and avoid criminal liability. Under the current legislation, they face imprisonment for up to ten years with confiscation of property.
Reputational impact and next steps
This case highlights the need to strengthen control over the activities of anti-corruption bodies and increase transparency in the work of the Bureau of Economic Security. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement officers are preparing documents to bring the case to court.
