Head of Ukraine’s Customs Service suspected for failing to declare assets worth over $100,000  

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**Head of Customs Service Suspected of Failing Declare Assets**

The head of Ukraine’s Customs Service, Serhiy Zvyagintsev, is being investigated for not declaring a home worth over $100,000. The National (NABU) suspects that Zvyagintsev and his family are the true owners of the property, which was registered under his father-in-‘s name.

**Background on Asset Declarations**

In 2013-2014, Ukraine introduced a system for officials to declare their assets as part of the country’s fight against corruption. However, this requirement was suspended in 2023 when Russia invaded Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky later reinstated asset declarations and them publicly accessible.

**Investigation Ongoing**

An investigation is underway, led by NABU and the Specialized Anti-‘s Office (SAPO). Zvyagintsev faces charges under Ukraine’s .

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