On March 20, 2026, the HACC began hearing the joined case against former Head of the SFS Roman Nasirov and businessman Oleksandr Hlimbovskyi.

In February 2026, the court joined two sets of proceedings: the case against Nasirov over alleged receipt of a bribe, and the case against Hlimbovskyi over the laundering of those funds.

The prosecutor briefly outlined the indictment. According to the investigation, Nasirov received USD 5.5 million from Ukrlandfarming owner Oleh Bakhmatiuk in exchange for VAT reimbursement. The case also involves Hlimbovskyi and Oleksandr Kostenko, an ex-adviser to the Head of the State Fiscal Service.

The court explained the charges to Hlimbovskyi, after which the parties moved on to opening statements. Hlimbovskyi’s defense argued that there was no corpus delicti and that the evidence was inadmissible. The defendant himself did not admit guilt.

Separately, Nasirov’s defense asked the court to change his interim measure from bail to a personal recognisance, citing the burden it imposed and the fact that he is being held in custody in another set of proceedings. The prosecutor objected, noting that interim measures in different cases are not linked. The court rejected the motion.

The next hearing is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on March 30, when the court will continue hearing the parties’ opening statements.