Illegal enrichment of an Odesa Regional Council deputy by UAH 11 million (house in a dacha cooperative in Odesa region)
Alleged
₴11,021,837
Established by court
₴11,021,837
According to the HACC verdict of 09.04.2026 (approval of a plea agreement), the expenses of the Odesa Regional Council deputy and his family members in 2023–2024, including UAH 19.46 million for construction of a residential house and structures in a dacha building cooperative in Odesa region, exceeded their lawful income by UAH 11,021,837. He was found guilty under Part 1 of Article 368-5 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine; sentenced to 5 years' imprisonment, released from serving it with probation (1-year probation period), and banned from holding office for 2 years; under the agreement he must pay UAH 11 million to the state budget and UAH 2 million to the Armed Forces. According to SAPO, he admitted guilt even before being notified of suspicion. The verdict entered into force on 12.05.2026 (Unified State Register of Court Decisions).
- Pre-trial investigation body:
- National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine
- Proceedings:
- 52024000000000487
- Charges:
- ч. 1 ст. 368-5 КК України
Sources (5)
HACC verdict in case No. 991/3139/26 (approval of plea agreement, Part 1 of Article 368-5 of the Criminal Code)
Court decision · High Anti-Corruption Court · 9 Apr 2026
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Illegal enrichment: former deputy admitted guilt and will pay UAH 13 million to the budget and the army
Official statement · Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) · 9 Apr 2026
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HACC approved a plea agreement with a former deputy of the Odesa Regional Council
Official statement · High Anti-Corruption Court · 9 Apr 2026
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HACC approves plea deal with former Odesa Regional Council deputy Vitikach: 5-year suspended sentence and UAH 13 million in payments to the budget and the Armed Forces
Media · Censor.NET · 9 Apr 2026
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Former Odesa Regional Council deputy admits guilt in illegal enrichment and will pay UAH 13 million to the budget and the army
Media · Interfax-Ukraine · 9 Apr 2026
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