On November 5, 2026, the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) decided to arrest Vladimir Tsenov, the first deputy head of the Department of Strategic Investigations of the National Police of Ukraine. He is suspected of being involved in criminal activities related to the "Carthage" operation.
Preventive Measure and Arrest Conditions
The court selected a preventive measure of detention for a period of 60 days, with the possibility of posting bail amounting to 15 million UAH. This decision was made following the examination of the case in which Tsenov is implicated as a suspect.
Charges and Case Details
According to the investigation, Vladimir Tsenov was responsible for covering up fraudulent call centers that operated under the auspices of the National Police. The prosecution claims that he was an active participant in a criminal group involved in various illegal activities, including:
- fraud through call centers;
- drug trafficking;
- kidnapping and assault on individuals for hire.
The prosecution requested a stricter preventive measure, specifically detention with an alternative bail of 20 million UAH. However, Tsenov's lawyer requested house arrest with a bail amount of over 998 thousand UAH.
Operation "Carthage"
The "Carthage" operation began on November 4, 2026, when the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) announced the uncovering of a new criminal group. Within the framework of this operation, five individuals have already been charged, who are also implicated in the aforementioned crimes.