Head of court in Odesa region caught receiving bribe

Recording the receipt of an improper benefit

Anti-corruption agencies recorded the head of one of the district courts in Odesa region, Petro Kravchenko, receiving an improper benefit. The official was caught in the act of receiving the funds.

Case details

According to data from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, the judge promised to issue a positive ruling in a criminal proceeding. The case concerned driving a vehicle while intoxicated. In exchange, Kravchenko demanded a financial reward, during the receipt of which he was caught.