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O compilers National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) announced on 4–5 November 2026 that five participants in the alleged criminal organization exposed during Operation «Carthage» had been notified of suspicion. The investigation alleges that officials of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), National Police and Office of the Prosecutor General provided improper benefits in exchange for enabling fraudulent call centres, drug trafficking, counterfeit cigarettes and currency counterfeiting. Serhii Duka, a senior SBU official, was detained after a confrontation during a search at his home.
Pontos principais
- NABU and SAP searches took place on 4 November in the homes of senior SBU and police officials.
- Five participants were notified of suspicion on 5 November under the procedural supervision of SAP prosecutors.
- Andrii Osypov is considered by investigators to be the organiser of the alleged criminal organisation, referred to in NABU materials as «Criminological».
- Serhii Duka, first deputy head of the SBU Department of State Protection, was detained in Roslychy, Kyiv region, on 4 November.
- During the search at Duka's home, he threatened NABU detectives with a pistol; two armed SBU fighters were reportedly in the windows and three minibuses carrying members of the SBU Alpha special unit arrived.
- Investigators recorded the transfer of four cryptocurrency wallets worth approximately three million dollars to Duka.
- The alleged Khimprom cartel leader, Yegor Burkin, known as «the Mexican», discussed a possible scheme involving former Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko; investigators say there was no direct contact between them.
Porque é importante
The allegations point to alleged corruption links between organised crime and senior officials in the SBU, National Police and Office of the Prosecutor General. The alleged schemes enabled several illicit businesses, including drug trafficking, fraudulent call centres, counterfeit cigarette production and currency counterfeiting. The confrontation during the search at Duka's home also raises questions about cooperation and information-sharing between Ukraine's security and anti-corruption agencies. Several officials were detained or subjected to restrictive measures, while dismissals and the departure of the prosecutor general followed the investigation.
O que aconteceu
NABU and SAP said that their investigation uncovered a criminal organisation that systematically provided improper benefits to senior law-enforcement officials in exchange for allowing fraudulent call centres and other illegal businesses to operate without obstruction. The alleged activities included drug trafficking, the production of counterfeit cigarettes and currency, attacks, abductions and physical assaults. On 4 November, the agencies conducted searches involving senior SBU and police officials and detained Duka. The investigation says Duka threatened detectives with a pistol, destroyed two mobile phones and a hard disk with a hammer, and that armed SBU personnel were present at the house. After prolonged negotiations and the arrival of Duka's lawyers, the shooting was avoided and Duka was detained. The investigation also links Duka to the receipt of four crypto wallets worth approximately three million dollars and, according to investigators, to an attempt to use the Office of the Prosecutor General to release funds frozen for the Khimprom cartel. Five participants were notified of suspicion on 5 November. On the same day, the Specialized Anti-Corruption Court placed National Police deputy chief Volodymyr Tsenov under house arrest with the possibility of posting 15 million hryvnia bail and placed Vitalii Rybalko under house arrest without specifying the form of bail. SBU chief Oleksandr Poklad dismissed two senior officials who became suspects, while the National Police suspended officers who were subject to procedural actions.
Como o descrevem as fontes ucranianas
A coberturaiency ucraína centra-se nas consequências institucionais para a SBU, a Polícia Nacional e o Gabinete do Procurador-Geral, incluindo detenções, suspensões, despedimentos e a saída do procurador-geral. Os relatos também sublinham a alegada amplitude da rede de corrupção, com ligações entre o crime organizado e funcionários em exercício, uma tentativa de influenciar o antigo ministro do Interior e o confronto durante a busca à casa de Serhii Duka. Comentários de Daria Kaleniuk e Yuliia Zabelina apresentam o caso como prova de ligações sistémicas entre altas autoridades, órgãos de aplicação da lei e o crime organizado, sugerindo que poderão surgir novas suspeitas.
Onde as versões divergem
A maioria dos relatórios afirma que o líder da Khimprom discutiu o suborno de Ihor Klymenko e que não houve contacto direto entre ambos. Uma manchete presentation inicialmente apresentou Klymenko como o alvo, mas especificou posteriormente que os suspeitos não communications with him.
Contexto
Operation «Carthage» had previously exposed a group that allegedly collected bribes from fraudulent call centres and laundered the proceeds. Investigators said a separate group led by Serhii Kropyva was created in the middle of 2025 and included serving prosecutors and unofficial associates. The broader investigation alleges that law-enforcement and prosecution officials received improper benefits in exchange for enabling illegal activity. After the detention of Office of the Prosecutor General employees, Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko resigned; President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed him on 15 September 2026.