On November 6, 2026, the High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine chose a preventive measure for SBU General Serhiy Duka, detained as part of the NABU operation 'Carthage'. The court decided to keep him in custody for 60 days with the possibility of posting a bail of 65 million hryvnias.
Details of the 'Carthage' Case
Serhiy Duka, who previously held the position of First Deputy Head of the Department for National Statehood Protection, is suspected of participating in a criminal organization. According to the investigation, he assisted the organizer of the group nicknamed 'Criminal' in resolving issues within the Security Service of Ukraine and the Office of the Prosecutor General.
Preventive Measure and Positions of the Parties
The prosecutor of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) requested to take Duka into custody with an alternative bail of 100 million hryvnias, but the court partially satisfied the request, reducing the bail amount to 65 million. Duka's defense has already announced its intention to appeal the court's decision. Duka claims he is willing to cooperate with the investigation and does not plan to leave the country, but he cannot afford to pay the bail at such a level.
Importance of the Case and Consequences
The 'Carthage' operation is part of a broader investigation aimed at exposing corruption schemes within state structures. The detention of Serhiy Duka may have significant implications for further investigations and the exposure of other participants in the criminal organization. Authorities hope that this case will serve as a signal to other officials that corruption will not go unnoticed.