Ukrainian anti-corruption chief targeted by outgoing prosecutor general amid high-level probe
NABU and SAP investigate presidential office officials while facing allegations from outgoing Prosecutor General Kravchenko, who reportedly left Ukraine.
Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies are investigating an alleged criminal network involving current and former lawmakers alongside senior officials within President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) announced the probe amid an escalating dispute with the Prosecutor General's Office.
Outgoing Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko recently stated he signed a notice of suspicion against NABU Director Semen Kryvonos, accusing him of forging documents for financial gain and arranging a sham adoption. NABU and SAP denied that Kryvonos received any official notice, describing the claims as an effort to obstruct investigations into top government figures.
Following his public statement, Kravchenko reportedly departed Ukraine in a government vehicle, leading President Zelenskyy to urge parliament to expedite the prosecutor general's removal.
Sources: NEXTA, OCCRP, Radio Svoboda, The Insider, Ukrainska Pravda.
How outlets assessed this
- OCCRP Critical Framed Kravchenko's move as a retaliatory strike against anti-corruption leadership while operating under a cloud of scandal.
- Радіо Свобода Neutral Reported strictly on the legal allegations and Kravchenko's official statement without taking an editorial stance.
Sources
- NEXTA — Антикоррупционные органы Украины расследуют группу с участием чиновников из Офиса президента
- Радіо Свобода — Генпрокурор Кравченко звинуватив директора НАБУ в підробленні документів та інших злочинах
- Українська правда — У НАБУ відреагували на заяву Кравченка про підозру директору бюро
- The Insider — Генпрокурор Украины Кравченко подписал подозрение директору НАБУ и уехал за границу. Зеленский призвал Раду скорее отстранить генпрокурора
- OCCRP — Under Cloud of Scandal, Outgoing Ukrainian Prosecutor General Targets Anti-Corruption Chief
Earlier coverage
- Oct 26, 2026, 03:00 AM UTCUkraine's prosecutor general departs abroad after leveling charges against anti-corruption head
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- Oct 24, 2026, 03:00 PM UTCUkrainian anti-corruption chief faces forgery claims amid clash with outgoing prosecutor general
- Oct 24, 2026, 12:30 PM UTCUkrainian anti-corruption agency denies charges against director as feud escalates
- Oct 23, 2026, 10:00 PM UTCUkrainian prosecutor general accuses anti-corruption chief before leaving country
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- Oct 22, 2026, 09:00 PM UTCUkrainian prosecutor general accuses anti-corruption chief before leaving country
- Oct 22, 2026, 05:00 PM UTCUkraine's prosecutor general charges anti-corruption chief amid internal rift
- Oct 22, 2026, 09:00 AM UTCUkraine's prosecutor general targets anti-corruption chief before leaving country