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Budanov on new NABU "Carthage" recordings: Strong action is needed. Law is same for everyone
Head of the Presidential Office Kyrylo Budanov commented on the new stage of NABU and SAPO's "Carthage" investigation.
He posted about this on Telegram, Censor.NET reports.
Details
"Regarding yesterday's events. The law is the same for everyone. Positions, ranks, and powers cannot be grounds for evading accountability.
Corruption and all crimes must receive a proper legal assessment, and those guilty must be held accountable," the post reads.
According to Budanov, the situation requires timely, strong action.
"We expect an objective, independent investigation and fair decisions.
A strong state governed by the rule of law, where the law applies equally to everyone, is our shared goal," he concluded.
Background
- NABU earlier reported that a senior Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) official was threatening to use a weapon and obstructing a search.
- The Bureau subsequently said that NABU and SAPO had exposed a criminal organization that systematically bribed senior SSU, National Police, and prosecution officials to provide "protection" for fraudulent call centers and other illegal businesses.
- NABU said that the "Carthage" investigation had exposed a criminal organization whose members had arranged systematic bribes to senior law enforcement officials to ensure the unhindered operation of fraudulent call centers and other illegal businesses.
- It was subsequently reported that anti-corruption authorities had detained General Serhii Duka, first deputy head of the SSU's Department for the Protection of National Statehood.
- SSU chief Oleksandr Poklad dismissed two senior Service officials implicated in NABU's investigation under Operation "Carthage." He also suggested that a suspect in the case known as "Mexican" return to Ukraine and surrender to law enforcement.
- NABU and SAPO named five suspects in providing cover for illegal businesses. Those implicated include senior Security Service of Ukraine and National Police officials.
