08-07-2025

The National Agency of Ukraine for Finding, Tracing and Management of Assets Derived from Corruption and Other Crimes (ARMA) not only seizes and recovers funds from corrupt officials, traitors, and other criminals for the benefit of Ukraine — it also ensures the lawful recovery of assets to those with legitimate ownership rights.

This week, ARMA recovered and transferred UAH 1.3 million to its lawful owner — a citizen of Ukraine — pursuant to a ruling of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC).

Following the court’s decision, ARMA specialists conducted a comprehensive review: they examined and verified all submitted documentation and assessed the individual for any links to the aggressor state — the russian federation — or the republic of belarus. Only upon confirmation of no such connections were the funds lawfully recovered to the rightful owner, strictly within the legal framework.

“Where there is a court ruling, legitimate grounds for recovery, and every detail has been verified — ownership is indisputable. A strong state stands not only on resistance, but also on justice,” emphasized Head of ARMA Olena Duma.

These seized funds, transferred to ARMA for management within the framework of criminal proceedings, were kept in a deposit account at a state bank. Thanks to coordinated cooperation with law enforcement agencies, it was possible to ensure the prompt and lawful execution of the court decision.

ARMA consistently adheres to its obligations as the managing authority of seized assets: it ensures the preservation of the economic value of assets, legality, transparency and protection of the rights of owners, where provided for by applicable law.