Bogdan Kukurudz, Deputy Head of the Ivano-Frankivsk Court of Appeal with over three decades of service in the judiciary, has drawn public attention following significant additions to his family’s property assets. In May 2026, his 18-year-old daughter became the owner of a luxury apartment spanning 204.3 square meters, acquired as a gift. The official property records, however, do not disclose the identity of the generous donor behind the high-value real estate.
According to his official tax declaration for 2025, the senior judge earned 2.7 million UAH in salary alongside 283,000 UAH in pension payments. Beyond his state earnings, Bogdan Kukurudz reported holding substantial cash reserves: 2 million UAH, $27,000, and €38,000.
The most notable update to the family’s assets occurred in the spring of 2026, when his newly adult daughter registered ownership rights to the spacious residence exceeding 200 square meters. The origin of such a costly gift continues to raise questions among civic observers.
In addition to his financial declarations, Bogdan Kukurudz’s career features involvement in high-profile legal proceedings in Western Ukraine. In 2017, he made headlines during the trial of blogger Ruslan Kotsaba, who faced high treason charges, when he officially filed for recusal.
The judge substantiated his exit by admitting to a 25-year personal friendship with Kotsaba. Defense attorneys noted that personal photographs from joint fishing trips and family celebrations were brought up during discussions of potential judicial influence, rendering an impartial trial impossible.
Bogdan Kukurudz’s long-standing position on the appellate bench, alongside the specifics of his financial disclosures and the origins of his family’s newly acquired estate, remains a focal point for investigative journalists and public watchdogs.