KYIV, Jan 28 – The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has confirmed that it registered an investigation based on a report from the Anti-Corruption Action Centre (AntAC) regarding alleged criminal misconduct by Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, as outlined under Part 2 of Article 364 of the Ukrainian Criminal Code (abuse of power or official position).

"On January 27, 2025, the National Bureau received a statement from the NGO Anti-Corruption Action Centre regarding possible unlawful actions by the Ukrainian Defense Minister, including a potential criminal offense under Part 2 of Article 364 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. Following a review, a decision was made in accordance with Article 214 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine to enter information into the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations and initiate a pre-trial investigation as of January 27, 2025, with preliminary legal qualification under Part 2 of Article 364 of the Criminal Code," NABU stated in response to an inquiry from Interfax-Ukraine on Tuesday.