Igor Strogoy has been elected head of the High Anti-Corruption Court: what is known about the new head of the Anti-Corruption Court
25 March 22:39
The High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine has a new head. By a decision of the judges’ assembly on March 25, 2026, Judge Igor Strogoi, who has served at the court since its inception, was elected as its president.
This was reported by the court’s press service, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
Who became the new head of the High Anti-Corruption Court
Ihor Strohy has become the new head of the High Anti-Corruption Court. He was elected following the expiration of the term of the court’s previous head, Vira Mykhailenko.
According to the law, the head of the High Anti-Corruption Court is elected for a three-year term.
Who previously headed the High Anti-Corruption Court
The previous head of the court was Vira Mykhailenko, who held this position since February 14, 2023. Her term ended on February 14, 2026.
After that, starting February 15, Oleg Pavlyshyn, a judge of the VAKS Appeals Chamber, temporarily served as acting president of the court.
Who became the deputy chair of the court
Along with the new head, a deputy chief justice was also elected. Judge Dmytro Mykhailenko was appointed to this position.
Who is Ihor Strohyi
Ihor Strohyi is a Ukrainian judge and lawyer who has worked at the High Anti-Corruption Court since 2019—since its inception.
Key facts about the new head of the High Anti-Corruption Court:
Career
- Since 2012, he has served as a judge at the Shargorod District Court in Vinnytsia Oblast;
- He has experience working as a legal advisor;
- He has been a judge at the High Anti-Corruption Court since 2019.
Involvement in high-profile cases
Ihor Strohyi was a member of the panel of judges that, in 2025, handed down a verdict in the high-profile case of Roman Nasirov, the former head of the State Fiscal Service.
Public activities
The judge also participates in educational events and discussions on the fight against corruption, particularly among law students.
What role does the High Anti-Corruption Court play
The High Anti-Corruption Court is a key component of Ukraine’s anti-corruption infrastructure.
The court hears cases investigated by:
- the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU);
- the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO).
These are high-level corruption cases involving high-ranking officials.
What does the change in leadership at the High Anti-Corruption Court mean?
The change in the court’s chairperson is a routine procedure, as the chairperson’s term is limited to three years.
Experts note that the stable operation of the High Anti-Corruption Court is important for:
- anti-corruption reform;
- cooperation with international partners;
- Ukraine’s European integration;
- receiving international financial assistance.
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