On November 6, 2026, a scandal erupted in Ukraine regarding the denial of journalists access to a court hearing in the case of SBU General Serhiy Duka. Prosecutor Mykola Karas expressed his surprise at the explanations provided by the press service of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) regarding the lack of space in the hall.
Conflicting Explanations
According to the prosecutor's statement, the court did not consider the issue of holding the hearing in a closed format, which contradicts the information provided by the HACC press service. The official explanation from the press service was that journalists were unable to enter the hall due to a lack of space. However, the prosecutor insists that there is even more space in the hall where the hearing was relocated.
Prosecutor's Position
Prosecutor Mykola Karas, commenting on the situation, stated: “There is enough space in the hall, so I see no obstacles. I find this very strange, as it looks very odd”. This statement highlights his dissatisfaction with the situation and calls into question the justification for the decision to deny journalists access.
Next Steps for the Court
At this moment, the investigating judge of the HACC has gone to the deliberation room to consider the issue of the prosecutor's recusal. This may affect the further course of the case and raise additional questions about the transparency of the judicial process.