Head of SAPO at intl forum in Bucharest: Fighting corruption helps preserve resources for national defense
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies require faster access to evidence, joint investigative teams, assistance in the seizure and recovery of assets, and international legal cooperation regarding extradition, emphasizes Oleksandr Klymenko, Head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO).
Oleksandr Klymenko, Head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) in Ukraine, spoke at the inaugural International Anti-Corruption Forum (IACF 2026) in Bucharest, Romania, emphasizing the need for faster access to evidence, joint investigative teams, and international legal cooperation to fight corruption. Klymenko highlighted that corruption often transcends national borders, with funds flowing through foreign companies and assets held abroad, making it crucial to have joint investigative teams and assistance in the seizure and recovery of assets.
He also stressed that fighting corruption is vital for preserving resources necessary for national defense, especially during a full-scale war, as corruption in defense procurement and energy sectors can deprive the military of essential supplies and create additional risks.
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