The agency said it fully supports NABU and is cooperating
with all necessary procedural actions in the criminal proceedings.
Poklad also noted the need for a transparent, objective, and
impartial investigation. He said he had already discussed the matter with the
heads of NABU and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO).
According to Poklad, the agencies are cooperating constructively.
Poklad also said he was in contact with the intelligence
services of partner countries to ensure that investigations into the alleged
crimes could also be conducted in other jurisdictions.
Earlier the same day, NABU detained Serhii Duka, a general
and first deputy head of the SBU’s Department for the Protection of National
Statehood.
The detention came after NABU announced that it had
uncovered a criminal organization as part of Operation Carthage. According to
investigators, members of the group systematically paid bribes to senior law
enforcement officials to ensure the unhindered operation of fraudulent call
centers and other illegal businesses.