Supreme Court to re-examine cases of judges detained by NABU for bribery

Corruption cases initiated against several judges have taken an unexpected turn. Although the defendants were previously detained by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and dismissed from their posts, their cases have been sent back for a fresh review after several years. This decision by the Supreme Court gives the former judges the opportunity to claim a return to their profession.

Details of financial operations

One of the key episodes in the case involves Judge Yuriy Slyva. According to him, he "accidentally" found a sum of $8,300 in his pocket. Meanwhile, another part of the materials featured a significantly larger amount — $35,000, which, according to the investigation, was intended as payment for rendering a desired court decision.

Investigators established specific methods for storing the funds. Part of the money was hidden in empty coffee packages, while another portion was kept in whisky tins and internet provider brochures.

Course of proceedings and court decision

Previously, NABU itself put an end to the judges' activities: they were detained and subsequently dismissed from their posts. It seemed that the story was to end there. However, the situation changed after the Supreme Court decided to remand the cases for a fresh review. This decision opens the way for the possibility of the defendants returning to their former positions.