On November 4, 2026, the head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Oleksandr Poklad, dismissed two high-ranking SBU officials who became figures in the investigation of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) under Operation "Carthage".
Support for the Investigation
The Security Service of Ukraine announced its full support for the investigation and readiness to assist in all procedural actions being carried out within this criminal proceeding. Poklad emphasized that the SBU is actively cooperating with NABU, the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP), and the intelligence services of partner countries to investigate crimes both in Ukraine and abroad.
Call to the Figure in the Case
In his statement, Poklad also addressed the figure in the case known as "Mexican", urging him to voluntarily surrender to law enforcement. He noted that if he refuses, the SBU will find him wherever he may be hiding, emphasizing that the service has experience in such situations.
Expectations for a Transparent Investigation
The head of the SBU assured that the service operates solely in the interests of Ukraine and expects a transparent, objective, and impartial investigation to be conducted. He also mentioned maintaining contact with the leaders of NABU and SAP, as well as with colleagues from the intelligence services of other countries to ensure proper investigation.