On November 4, 2026, the Prosecutor General of Ukraine Ruslan Kravchenko announced that searches were being conducted by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) involving three high-ranking officials of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). According to Kravchenko, these actions represent political revenge.
Raids on SBU Officials
Kravchenko stated that the searches pertain to SBU officials who had previously participated in investigations related to the leadership of anti-corruption agencies. In particular, they involve:
- Criminal proceedings against NABU Director Semen Kryvonos,
- Individuals close to the head of SAP Oleksandr Klymenko and his family.
Kravchenko emphasized that such actions are part of a systematic attempt to destabilize the situation in Ukraine.
Political Motives Behind Anti-Corruption Actions
The Prosecutor General expressed his belief that the actions of NABU and SAP have a political undertone. He noted that these raids could be part of a broader campaign against those who expose corruption schemes in the country. Kravchenko also promised to disclose details of the investigations, including information about the closure of the proceedings against Kryvonos.
Public and Expert Reactions
This situation has sparked widespread resonance in society and among experts, who are calling for transparency in the investigations of anti-corruption agencies. Many believe that such actions could undermine trust in the institutions tasked with combating corruption.