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An accusation is announced when there is enough evidence. The absence of an accusation means either the evidence is not sufficient yet, or this person is not involved in the investigation.
The challenges of autumn and winter are the same for everyone: security and the security situation. Personally for NABU, the challenge is forming a narrative about politicization of the Bureau and its influence on decision-making in the state.
This topic is used by certain individuals in an attempt to shield themselves from investigations. About this, the director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, Semyon Kryvonos, said during the discussion “Autumn-Winter 26-27: the main challenges of war, politics, society, business, life-support systems” of the project “New Country” LB and EFI Group.
“I consider the politicization of our investigations extremely dangerous,” he said.
Commenting on some officials’ fear of the Bureau, Kryvonos emphasized that in order not to fear, one does not need to commit corrupt crimes.
“If our investigations in one way or another lead to political consequences, and that happens because we expose high-ranking officials, this does not mean that the investigation itself is politically motivated,” NABU director emphasized.
He noted that claims that NABU investigations could have been connected with the date American negotiators arrived are merely a “fabricated stretch” to create the impression that the Bureau is a political player and to undermine trust in it and shield from criminal prosecution.
“This will not protect anyone. If you commit corruption offenses, there is no guarantee no matter how much you talk about politically motivated NABU — that is first. The only guarantee not to become a subject of NABU cases is not to commit crimes under NABU’s jurisdiction,” he said.
The Bureau acts autonomously and impartially, the director stressed. If the law requires investigating a criminal offense, the Bureau must do so. There can be no leniency due to martial law – on the contrary, it increases responsibility.
“Every stolen hryvnia is a decrease in the country’s defense capability. There you have it,” he noted.
Separately, Semyon Kryvonos commented on when one can expect to transfer high-profile anti-corruption cases to court. In the case of the “Midas” case, in which suspects include businessman Timur Mindich and two former government officials Herman Halushchenko and Oleksii Chernyshov, the completion of pre-trial investigation is expected to occur in October–November — a year after the first suspicions, as required by law. After the parties are familiarized with the court materials, the case will be referred to the High Anti-Corruption Court.
Kryvonos emphasized that there is no need to “quietly” dismiss corrupt officials. All cases are being publicized to prevent further offenses by officials.
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