Ukraine accuses three senior police and security service officials of involvement in a criminal ring

Summary

Three senior officials from Ukraine's police and security service have been formally accused of involvement in a criminal ring engaged in fraud, drug sales, and the production of counterfeit currency and cigarettes, anti-corruption authorities said on Thursday, November 5. Officials said the ring was involved in fraud, drug sales, and the production of counterfeit currency and cigarettes.

Timeline

1. Straits Times

   5 Nov 2026, 14:17 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that anti-corruption authorities said on Thursday that three senior officials from Ukraine's police and security service have been formally accused of involvement in a criminal ring engaged in fraud, drug sales, and production of counterfeit currency and cigarettes.