On November 5, 2026, the High Anti-Corruption Court decided to take Vitaliy Rybalko, known by the nickname 'Boxer', into custody in the 'Carthage' case. The court imposed a preventive measure of detention for 60 days without the right to bail.
Charges and Allegations
According to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), Rybalko is a subordinate of Andriy Osipov, known as 'Criminal', and carried out illegal orders for him. He is suspected of:
- participation in a criminal organization;
- torturing victims;
- involvement in violent crimes.
The investigation considers Rybalko to be one of the three attackers who assaulted a victim, which was recorded on video released by NABU.
Defense's Response
Vitaliy Rybalko's defense denies all charges, claiming that the evidence presented by the investigation is inaccurate and does not allow for his identification in the video. The lawyers requested a milder preventive measure, but the prosecutor insisted on detention without bail.
Next Steps
Vitaliy Rybalko will remain in custody until January 2, 2027. After that, the court is expected to consider further actions in the 'Carthage' case, which has generated significant public interest due to the seriousness of the charges and possible links to organized crime.