More details The Bureau of Economic Security (BES) of Ukraine takes center stage in 2024 with pivotal reforms and numerous high-profile investigations. Key stories have emerged concerning their crackdown on illegal economic activities, including closure of underground brokers linked with sanctioned entities and searches targeting Ukrainian OnlyFans users suspected of tax evasion. The bureau's extensive anti-corruption efforts were highlighted by investigations into embezzlement within defense procurement and illegal tobacco productions. Reform talks have intensified, with the Verkhovna Rada's involvement in drafting and adopting laws focused on enhancing the BES's operational capabilities and ensuring greater transparency. The need for effective reform was further underscored by national leaders and international bodies alike, stressing the importance of a robust economic security framework to uphold Ukraine's financial integrity amidst ongoing external and internal pressures.