Ukraine's Penitentiary Service Denies Mistreatment of NABU Detective in Custody.

Statement from Ukraine's State Penitentiary Service

According to TSN.ua: Ukraine's State Penitentiary Service has issued a statement refuting claims of improper treatment regarding a National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) detective held in a pre-trial detention center. The agency denied any violation of the detective's rights and provided details of his detention in the Kyiv facility.

NABU detective Ruslan Magamedrasulov was held at the Kyiv pre-trial detention center from July 22 to December 3, 2025. The Kyiv facility, originally constructed in 1863, underwent renovations in 2022 that improved conditions in 1,230 cell spaces. Overall, the service has upgraded a total of 2,060 detention spaces nationwide, including equipping 744 spaces to ensure individual personal area.

Cooperation and New Initiatives

The State Penitentiary Service notes that its staff cooperates with all law enforcement agencies within its mandate. However, the agency also states that conditions in such institutions cannot fully meet international penitentiary standards. This case highlights the ongoing challenges within Ukraine's judicial detention system, which has long faced scrutiny from international human rights monitors.

Furthermore, a new pre-trial detention center is under construction in the village of Martusivka, Kyiv region, which may improve future detention conditions. Separately, the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has selected a 60-day preventive measure for Herman Halushenko with the possibility of bail, underscoring continued anti-corruption activity. The HACC's involvement is a key part of Ukraine's post-2014 judicial reforms aimed at combating high-level corruption.

The situation involving Ruslan Magamedrasulov must be considered within the broader context of Ukraine's justice system, where conditions for detainees are frequently subject to criticism.

Information about the new detention center in Martusivka may indicate state efforts to improve infrastructure and conditions for detainees. The activity of the HACC also points to the continuation of anti-corruption efforts, which is a crucial aspect in building public trust in law enforcement institutions.