Criminal Code

Verkhovna Rada adopts legislative amendments to combat bribery of foreign officials

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted Bill No. 15056, which introduces amendments to the Criminal and Criminal Procedure Codes of Ukraine. The document is aimed at fulfilling obligations under the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials.

Ukraine introduces up to 10 years of imprisonment for working in fraudulent call centers

Legislative changes that increase liability for operating fraudulent call centers have come into force in Ukraine. Participation in the activities of such “offices” is now punishable by up to 10 years of imprisonment with asset forfeiture.