On June 23, 2025 The National Anti-corruption Office of Ukraine (NABU), under the supervision of the Specialist Anti-corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP), formally accused Deputy Prime Minister Alexija Chernyszov of corruption on a peculiarly large scale. The case concerns fraud and criminal activities in the construction sector, which may have caused losses to the state exceeding 1 billion hryvnia.
Charges against Alexi Chernyszov
According to the SAP Communication, the allegations made concern abuse of power and illegal gaining property benefits for own and 3rd parties. Chernyszov, acting Deputy Prime Minister and formerly Minister of improvement of Communities and Territories, was to participate in a corrupt strategy concerning the unreliable valuation of plots and buildings.
The investigation established that:
- The developer has undertaken to supply any future housing units proportional to the value of the plot.
- The value of plots and buildings has been undervalued almost 5 times, resulting in a failure to the state exceeding 1 billion hryvnia.
- The difference between the marketplace value and the authoritative valuation was over a billion hryvnia, indicating serious abuse.
- In exchange for this unfavorable transaction for the state, officials were to get crucial discounts on apartments in Kiev, whose prices were from 1 1000 to 8 1000 hryvnia per square metreWhile the minimum marketplace value was estimated to be around 30 1000 hryvnia per metre.
- Total amount of illegally granted benefits reached 16.8 million hryvnia.
Political and professional context of Chernyszów
Oleksiy Chernyszov played key roles in the government of Ukraine:
- In years 2020-2022 served as Minister for the improvement of Communities and Territories.
- He was then president of the state-owned Naftohaz company.
- Since December 2024 is Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the recently appointed Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine.
His current political position and function in the government emphasize the seriousness of the allegations that may have a crucial impact on the Ukrainian political scene and public assurance towards the authorities.
Reaction of Alexi Chernyszov
Upon his return from his authoritative business journey to the European Union, the Deputy Prime Minister appeared at the NABU headquarters, where he took note of the case files. In an interview with detectives lasting more than 2 hours, he maintained a constructive approach and declared full cooperation.
On his Facebook page, he wrote:
"I had a constructive conversation with NABU detectives, which lasted over 2 hours. I am grateful for the right and respectful attitude. I have assured them that this approach is reciprocal and I have confirmed my readiness to cooperate full under the law."
Importance of allegations to Ukrainian politics and the economy
Corruption on specified a large scale in the construction sector, peculiarly with the engagement of a high-ranking official, could have serious consequences for the state. The construction sector is an crucial part of the Ukrainian economy and infrastructure and fraud undermines the state's capacity to make and rebuild, peculiarly in the context of war and post-war challenges.
The allegations against Chernyszov besides undermine the image of the Ukrainian government, which has been struggling for years to fight corruption and build transparent management mechanisms.
Prospects for further investigation and possible effects
The case is inactive pending, and further actions of NABU and SAP may consequence in further charges or an extension of the investigation to another persons and areas of activity.
Due to the advanced level of fishy and the scale of alleged crimes, the result of this proceeding may affect the stableness of the government, peculiarly in the context of crucial reforms and the current political and economical challenges of Ukraine.
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Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Alexey Chernyszov accused of corruption at over 1 billion hryvnia
