Ivan Tulyk's return to the dock

In 2021, Ivan Tulyk, a judge at the Rakhiv Court, was detained for receiving a bribe of 10,000 hryvnia. He received the money from a driver accused of driving a vehicle while intoxicated. This incident became part of a major scandal involving corruption in Ukraine's judicial system.

Trial and reinstatement to office
Following Tulyk's detention, the court found him guilty and sentenced him to five years in prison. However, the verdict was later overturned due to the expiration of the pre-trial investigation period. As a result, Tulyk was reinstated as a judge, despite the corruption charges.

New accusations and potential dismissal
At present, members of the High Council of Justice (HCJ) have filed a new complaint against Tulyk. Roman Maselko, one of the HCJ members, claims that Tulyk continues to engage in corrupt activities. Consequently, the question of his dismissal has arisen again.