This publication examines current problems of qualification of official abuses (crimes against the interests of the service) under the criminal legislation of the Republic of Belarus: abuse of power or official powers, inaction of an official, abuse of power or official powers, official forgery, official negligence, illegal participation in entrepreneurial activity. Law enforcement practice and pressing problems of the doctrine of criminal law in the fight against corruption are analyzed. Typical forms and methods of official abuse are given, motives of official behavior, the most significant signs of official crimes are analyzed. The concept of an official as a subject of a corruption offense is also given.