On November 2, 2026, the results of an internal investigation by the Office of the Prosecutor General (OPG) regarding Ruslan Kravchenko, the former Prosecutor General of Ukraine, were made public. He has been found guilty of abusing his official position by using an invitation intended for his deputy to travel abroad.
Investigation Details
According to acting Prosecutor General Anton Koval'skyi, Kravchenko improperly utilized an invitation addressed to his deputy, Viktor Lohachov, who had declined the offer. Kravchenko then unilaterally signed an order for his own business trip.
Abuse of Office
Kravchenko committed a disciplinary offense for which he faces potential disciplinary action. Koval'skyi noted that before his departure, Kravchenko took the OPG seal, raising suspicions. He printed, signed, and stamped the order for the trip on his own.
- Kravchenko used an invitation that belonged to Viktor Lohachov.
- He unilaterally signed the order for his trip.
- No material damages were caused to the prosecutor's office.
Conclusions and Further Actions
Koval'skyi stated that Kravchenko was dismissed from the prosecutor's office at his own request to avoid a lengthy disciplinary process. However, Koval'skyi emphasized that Kravchenko should have been dismissed under a disciplinary order. It is also important to note that Kravchenko traveled to Austria, where he was monitored by GUR employees, who were later detained by Austrian special services.