Ukraine: MP from "Servant of the People" Facing New Bribery Charge
In a significant development, Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have issued a notice of suspicion to a member of parliament (MP) from the ruling "Servant of the People" faction, Irina Koromyshkina. The MP is accused of providing false information in her electronic asset declaration.
According to sources from NABU’s social media and Suspilne, Koromyshkina stands accused of purposefully leaving out details about a house and two land plots under her control in her 2023 declaration. The charges allege that the MP intentionally included false data worth more than 2000 minimum wages.
Previously, on October 17, 2024, Koromyshkina was notified of another suspicion – illegal enrichment exceeding UAH 20 million. Post this, the court ruled that the MP’s detention should be replaced with personal guarantees. The guarantors were determined to be David Arakhamia, the chairman of the "Servant of the People" faction in the Verkhovna Rada, and Vitaliy Kim, the chairman of the Nikolaev Oblast Military Administration.
This news comes as part of Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to combat corruption and promote transparency within its political ranks. The case is being closely watched for its potential impact on the political landscape and public perception of anti-corruption measures.