Detention of Kyivzelenbud management

Law enforcement officers detained Yuriy Bahmat, the general director of the municipal enterprise "Kyivzelenbud", and his deputy Oleksiy Lukash, who are suspected of organising a corruption scheme worth 25 million hryvnia. 

According to the investigation, in February 2025 alone, they received over 3 million hryvnia in "kickbacks". These funds were seized during searches, and suspicions were formally communicated to the suspects.

How the scheme worked

The investigation established that the management of the municipal enterprise systematically demanded kickbacks for the conclusion of contracts and the completion of subcontracted works. The money was transferred through controlled firms and then distributed among the participants of the scheme.

Corruption in Kyiv: a systemic crisis

Over the years of governing the capital, a stable system of corruption schemes has developed in Kyiv, involving officials at various levels. The arrest of top managers of "Kyivzelenbud" has become further confirmation of the depth of the problem.