Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko resigns amid corruption allegations
Kravchenko stepped down after a raid by anti‑corruption investigators who said they identified a money‑laundering scheme linked to illegal call centres.
The Prosecutor General of Ukraine, Ruslan Kravchenko, has resigned amid allegations of corruption linked to illegal call centres operating in the country.
Anti-corruption investigators searched Kravchenko’s offices and said they had identified a money‑laundering scheme allegedly run by an official from his office. The raid intensified scrutiny of the prosecutor general’s office and prompted criminal inquiries.
In his resignation letter, Kravchenko said he did not want his position to be used as a tool for political confrontation and dismissed the accusations as unfounded.
Investigation and political fallout
Authorities have not released detailed public evidence tying Kravchenko personally to the scheme; investigators pointed to the role of a subordinate official as central to the alleged operation. Prosecutorial and anti‑corruption bodies said the probe remains ongoing.
The resignation removes Kravchenko from his post while the investigation proceeds and raises questions about leadership at the Prosecutor General's Office as anti‑corruption agencies pursue organised networks linked to illicit call‑centre activity.
Further developments will depend on the results of the investigative agencies and any formal charges that may be filed.
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