Today, November 4, 2026, agents of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) detained several high-ranking officials, including the first deputy head of the SBU's Department of National State Protection, Serhiy Duka.
Details of the Detention
The detentions took place as part of a case known as "Carthage." This morning, NABU detectives conducted searches at Serhiy Duka's home located in a closed cottage community in northern Kyiv. According to sources, the detectives received reports that a high-ranking SBU official threatened them with a weapon.
List of Detainees
In addition to Serhiy Duka, the following individuals were detained during the operation:
- Volodymyr Tsenov — first deputy head of the National Police's Department of Strategic Investigations, currently acting as the head;
- Oleksandr Demyanchuk — deputy head of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Kyiv region;
- Oleksandr Rybalko — major general.
Public Reaction
The detention of high-ranking officials has sparked significant public interest, as it indicates an intensification of the fight against corruption in Ukraine. Investigations are ongoing, and details of the "Carthage" case may be revealed in the near future. The public is awaiting official comments from law enforcement agencies.