Director of the Bureau of Economic Security Oleksandr Tyvynskyi participated in the discussion “War & Business – Defending Our Skies and the Rule of Law,” organized by the UBN Network platform. Participants of the event discussed key issues related to ensuring integrity and combating corruption in wartime, as well as the role of the Bureau in the anti-corruption system and the necessary steps to protect the rights of foreign investors in Ukraine.
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Anti-Corruption Initiatives and Cooperation with Partners
During his speech, Oleksandr Tyvynskyi emphasized that the vast majority of economic offenses are of a corrupt nature, as the commission of such crimes is only possible with the involvement of officials who create the necessary conditions or ignore violations. According to the head of the Bureau, detectives are actively investigating the embezzlement of budget funds by officials, their misappropriation, and other criminal offenses. In this regard, the Bureau is developing and deepening cooperation with other anti-corruption agencies in the country, which includes information exchange, the creation of joint investigative groups, sharing experiences, and implementing best investigative practices.
“In practice, 99% of economic crimes have a corrupt component. Their commission is impossible without collaboration with officials who either create conditions or turn a blind eye to certain actions. Moreover, the Bureau’s detectives investigate such types of crimes as embezzlement of budget funds by officials, their misappropriation, and so on. Therefore, we maintain close cooperation with other anti-corruption agencies in Ukraine and plan to deepen it. This includes both information exchange and the creation of joint investigative groups, sharing knowledge, and best investigative practices,” noted Oleksandr Tyvynskyi, Director of the Bureau of Economic Security, during his speech.
Openness and Funding Issues of the Bureau
The head of the Bureau emphasized that the Bureau of Economic Security is currently maximally open to communication with international partners and civil society. Foreign organizations are actively involved in the process of certifying employees, which indicates the Bureau’s readiness for transparent dialogue and cooperation.
Oleksandr Tyvynskyi also raised the issue of fair treatment of Bureau employees. In his opinion, it is only possible to demand objectivity from employees if they themselves feel equality and fairness in their work. At the same time, he noted that the material support for the Bureau’s detectives significantly lags behind that of other law enforcement agencies.
According to the director, the draft budget for 2026 does not provide adequate funding for the Bureau, which creates serious risks for the development of the agency and the support of its employees. Despite this, the Bureau continues to form an organization where integrity, transparency, and legality remain key values and the foundation for cooperation with business, investors, and society.