The Battle Over the Financial Disclosure Form: Former Deputy Prosecutor General Verbytsky Continues to Sue the NACP Despite His Dismissal
The UA.NEWS editorial team submitted an official request to the Kyiv District Administrative Court (KDAC). Journalists are trying to determine why the case files in the high-profile case involving former Deputy Prosecutor General Dmytro Verbytskyi have not yet been transferred to the appellate court, which may indicate attempts to delay the proceedings.
The main question in the request
Journalists are asking the KCAAC to provide a clear answer: whether the case materials for Case No. 320/749/25 are currently with the court and when exactly they plan to send them to the Sixth Administrative Court of Appeals. Previously, the appellate court confirmed to the editorial office that proceedings were initiated on April 2, 2026, but the case materials for reviewing Verbytskyi’s appeal are still being requested.
The Essence of the Dispute and Public Reaction
This case concerns Dmytro Verbytskyi’s attempt to overturn the NACP’s finding. The agency identified signs of a criminal corruption offense in the official while monitoring his lifestyle. On February 25, 2026, the Administrative Court of Appeal (KOAS) had already denied Verbytsky’s claim, confirming the legality of the NACP’s actions. Now, the former high-ranking official is attempting to appeal this decision.
Background of the Scandal
Dmytro Verbytskyi came under scrutiny following a series of media investigations (notably the “Schemes” project), which revealed that he and his inner circle owned luxury properties inconsistent with their official incomes:
- properties in upscale cottage communities purchased at below-market prices;
- Porsche cars and assets abroad (notably in Turkey);
- luxury accessories worth tens of thousands of dollars.
In addition to NACP investigations, Verbytsky is a suspect in NABU criminal proceedings regarding illegal enrichment, as well as in a case involving obstruction of journalists’ professional activities.
Media Perspective
UA.NEWS emphasizes that due to the former official’s high-profile status, there is a risk that he could evade accountability without proper public oversight. “The law applies equally to everyone, especially to the leadership of law enforcement agencies, who must set an example of compliance,” the editorial team’s inquiry states.
Journalists note that, according to Article 171 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, unlawfully denying a journalist access to information entails criminal liability, and they are awaiting a prompt response from the court regarding the “pending” case.
It recently came to light that former Deputy Prosecutor General Dmytro Verbytskyi, who left his post amid scandal following investigations into illegal enrichment, has officially launched his political career. In response to a request from UA.News, the Odesa regional branch of the “Batkivshchyna” All-Ukrainian Union confirmed that Verbytskyi is already a member of Yulia Tymoshenko’s party.
A dissertation against corruption and renting from a friend: the controversial Dmytro Verbytskyi explains how he is evading mobilization and court proceedings
Instead of facing trial, the controversial former official is now calmly sipping coffee and building a political career, complaining to investigative journalists’ cameras: “I don’t live a lavish life, but I don’t live poorly either.” What’s more, it turns out that his luxurious home in the capital is simply an act of incredible friendly generosity. Commenting on the pittance-like rent for a house in an elite cottage community, Verbytskyy looks journalists straight in the eye and assures them: “I’m renting it from a friend. Well, this isn’t a perk; these are average market rates for renting houses, uh, in this region. And this has been verified, uh, by NAZK officials.”
While the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the National Agency for Corruption Prevention (NAZK) seem to be trying to find their way to court for the third year in a row, the former law enforcement official has found a foolproof way to dodge mobilization—he’s become a graduate student and is working on his dissertation. The topic of this academic work by a man with millions in unexplained assets is simply mockingly perfect: “anti-corruption legislation.” Asserting that “I’ve been studying my whole life,” the former prosecutor—who is practically a professor already—has already outlined his plans for the future: “I want to continue working at a university and pass on my knowledge.” And there’s certainly plenty to pass on—for example, a unique scheme for officially earning about $2,000 at the prosecutor’s office while receiving “birthday gifts” from relatives.
“Well, they helped out—they gave me gifts for my birthday, and that was my savings… Well, my mother could have given me $5,000,” the future luminary of science declares without a hint of embarrassment.
When the conversation turns to the origin of his family’s wealth, the classic, rock-solid legend of Ukrainian bureaucracy about wealthy relatives comes into play.
“My father was a captain on a long-haul ship. I think you understand how much a long-haul ship captain earns. Well, starting at $10,000 a month,” Verbytsky boasts. But for some reason, he refused to brag about his new Audi SQ8 worth 100 thousand greenbacks on camera, instantly switching to a tone of aggressive defense:
“Look, this car is registered in my name. You can look it up online. If you want, I’ll come to your studio, I’ll give you an interview, I’ll show you the documents. Show me the questions you want to ask. I’ll give them to you. I’ll give you the document. Conduct the interview objectively. I don’t like provocations like the one you’re pulling right now.” Verbytsky now plans to scale up all this “anti-corruption” success in the world of big-time politics—he has taken the helm of the district branch of Yulia Tymoshenko’s party. However, even here the logic has gone out the window, because, in the words of the newly minted party member himself: “As of today, whether to go into politics or not—I’m not, let’s say, fully ready to go into politics yet. I am currently a party member and serve as the head of the branch in the Khadzhibeyevsky District. No, I do not sponsor the party.”
Under what exact conditions “Batkivshchyna” took in such a toxic figure remains an open question. For now, Dmytro Anatoliyovych feels so confident and immune from consequences that, instead of sitting in the dock, he’s attacking law enforcement officials himself: “I am currently in a legal battle with the NACP, since the NACP clearly stated in a publication that they found evidence of illicit enrichment on my part, that they identified the elements of a crime, and that all of this was acquired on my instructions.”
The former prosecutor actively flaunts his legal battles on Facebook, personally racking up hundreds of reposts under his own posts to create the illusion of support. However, the public does not find this amusing at all, because behind the facade of these absurd justifications and partisan manipulations, a sad reality is clearly evident: the Verbytsky case may simply be deliberately and artificially stalled behind the scenes by anti-corruption agencies.
Additionally, UA.NEWS received a response from the State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine to its inquiry to the National Agency for Corruption Prevention (NAZK) regarding the application of enhanced financial monitoring to former Deputy Prosecutor General Dmytro Verbytskyi as a “politically exposed person” (PEP).
