NABU concludes investigation: SBU officer offered to 'resolve the issue' for $150,000

Conclusion of investigation into incitement to bribery

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) have concluded the pre-trial investigation into an employee of the Security Service of Ukraine. He is suspected of inciting a business representative to provide improper benefit to law enforcement agencies. The official promised, for money, to facilitate the return of seized funds and the full closure of the criminal proceedings.

Circumstances of the seizure of over 6 million hryvnias

According to the investigation materials, in May 2025, law enforcement officers conducted a search at one of the enterprises in Zaporizhzhia. During the investigative action, cash was seized in a total amount exceeding 6 million hryvnias.

The scheme to 'resolve the issue' for 150,000 dollars

The company manager, seeking to clarify the reasons for the law enforcement officers' actions, turned to an acquaintance for information. The latter, in turn, made contact with an SBU employee. Instead of providing explanations regarding the search, the SBU employee offered to "resolve the problem" for a financial reward.

Initially, the discussion centred on the return of funds in exchange for half of the seized amount. However, the special service employee later proposed to agree with the law enforcement officers, for 150,000 dollars, on the return of all the money and the full closure of the criminal case.