The Verkhovna Rada paid over UAH 3.4 million to Dubinsky, a suspect in treason — “Schemes” investigation

MP Oleksandr Dubinsky, who has been in custody for almost three years on suspicion of high treason, received more than 3.4 million hryvnias from the state budget. The payments were made during July-October 2026 after the relevant clarification of the Verkhovna Rada’s Rules Committee.

This is reported by the investigation of journalists of the “Schemes” project.

According to investigators, in July 2026, Dubinsky appealed to the parliament’s leadership with a request to resume the accrual of wages, funds for the performance of deputy powers, and compensation for unused vacations.

The issue was considered by the Verkhovna Rada’s Rules Committee.

Committee Chairman Serhiy Kalchenko explained that the deputy’s salary is accrued only for the time actually worked. Therefore, being in custody does not give grounds for its payment.

At the same time, a different situation has developed with the funds for the exercise of deputy powers, the amount of which is about 200 thousand hryvnias per month.

According to the committee’s explanation, such payments are provided for the entire period of a person’s stay in the status of a people’s deputy, even if he or she is actually unable to perform his or her duties due to being in custody.

The committee members unanimously supported the appropriate interpretation.

More than 3.4 million hryvnias in four months

As journalists established, three days after the committee’s decision, the Verkhovna Rada’s Office began transferring funds to Dubinsky.

The first payment amounted to almost 200 thousand hryvnias. In the future, the deputy received tranches of hundreds of thousands of hryvnias every few days.

According to the state portal for the use of public funds spending.gov.ua, as of October 2026, the total amount of transfers exceeded 3.4 million hryvnias.

The payment order stated: “according to the committee’s explanation.”

In addition, Dubinsky was transferred one salary payment in the amount of 2.5 thousand hryvnias.

In what cases is Dubinsky suspected

In November 2023, the Security Service of Ukraine informed the people’s deputy of suspicion of high treason and participation in a criminal organization.

According to the investigation, Dubinsky was part of a structure created by Russian military intelligence to destabilize the socio-political situation in Ukraine.

Later, law enforcement officers informed him of other suspicions, in particular, regarding anti-state information activities and possible violations related to citizens’ travel abroad.

Dubinsky himself denies all charges. His guilt must be established by the court.

Deputies can receive payments even if they are absent from meetings

In their investigation, “Schemes” also paid attention to the mechanism for accruing funds to people’s deputies who miss parliamentary meetings.

According to journalists, back in 2022, the Verkhovna Rada suspended financial sanctions for missed votes, and the relevant changes were extended to the previous period.

As a result, people’s deputies can continue to receive about 200 thousand hryvnias per month for the performance of their parliamentary powers, regardless of participation in the votes.