Journalists found undeclared income of the family of scandalous Lviv judge Marmash

Judges, as representatives of the judicial system, must serve as an example of compliance with the rule of law, legislation, and ethical norms. They must be aware of their responsibility to society and demonstrate high standards of conduct to strengthen trust in the judiciary. However, sometimes, judges who try to detect violations among the persons they judge forget about the need to comply with their legal requirements.

Recently, journalists discovered that Judge Ivanyuk I.D. and Marmash V.Ya. are suspected of living together, where Marmash allegedly received funds from individuals and legal entities to her account at JSC CB “PRIVATBANK.” These transactions raised questions about her declaration for 2024, as possible violations of financial transparency could have gone unnoticed.

Although the amount of over 16 thousand hryvnias may seem insignificant, this may hint at the possibility of the judge being liable for making unjust decisions. Law enforcement agencies may be interested in this case, as it may indicate the presence of corruption schemes.

According to the Constitution of Ukraine, judges are prohibited from holding other paid positions or engaging in commercial activities. Currently, journalists have submitted relevant requests to the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption and the High Council of Justice.

These alleged violations may be just the beginning of a larger problem. In subsequent investigations, journalists plan to investigate and publicly present information about the families of judges Marmash and Ivanyuk.