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“The darkest part is still underwater”: NABU warned of new exposés in the ‘Carthage’ case
The released recordings of the second stage of the large-scale operation “Carthage” are only the tip of the iceberg. The most serious materials about the criminal network’s ties to senior law enforcement officers remain sealed in the interests of the investigation. This was stated by the head of the NABU detectives unit, Oleksandr Abakumov, reports Zerkalo Nedeli.
“After watching the video of the second stage of the ‘Carthage’ operation, many of you may have felt one simple, almost physical urge — to go and wash. To wash off all that filth, the cynicism, the cruelty, the way people can casually discuss fraud, violence, kidnappings and torture of other people,” Abakumov wrote.
According to the investigation, the criminal organization included at least 12 people. Five have already been notified of suspicion. Members of the group, NABU claims, provided cover for at least 52 fraudulent call centers, paying law enforcement officers about 7 thousand dollars monthly from each.
“What you saw is only the tip of the iceberg. We showed only what we could show without harming the interests of the investigation. A substantial portion of the materials cannot yet be made public. And believe me, the darkest part of this corruption iceberg still remains underwater,” Abakumov emphasized.
One of the suspects is SBU General Serhiy Duka. The High Anti-Corruption Court remanded him in custody with the possibility of posting bail of 65 million hryvnias.
Abakumov stressed that the corrupt ties between criminals and security forces create a system in which state authority is used to protect illegal business and to pressure those who oppose it.
“Corruption is not only about money. Not even only about abuse of power. It is about impunity,” he said.
Operation ‘Carthage’ continues. According to the head of the NABU detectives, a large portion of the collected evidence has not yet been presented to the public, and the investigation of the criminal system is far from finished.
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