National Anti‑Corruption Bureau searches National Bank of Ukraine offices and a governor’s residence
The National Anti‑Corruption Bureau says searches are under way at the central bank and at a staff member’s residence; no one detained so far.
The National Anti‑Corruption Bureau of Ukraine said today it is carrying out searches at the headquarters of the National Bank of Ukraine and at the residence of one of the bank’s employees.
The bureau added that no arrests have been made so far and that additional information will be released later.
What the bureau said
"Investigative actions are being carried out in accordance with the applicable legislation. Other details are not being disclosed in order to preserve the confidentiality of the pre-trial proceedings," the bureau said.
Ukrainian media, citing sources in political circles, reported that the searches include the home of the head of the National Bank of Ukraine, Governor Andriy Pyshnyy. Authorities have not confirmed those media reports.
The bureau said the operations are part of an ongoing pre-trial investigation; it declined to provide further specifics while the inquiry remains confidential. The National Bank has not published an official statement on the searches at the time of writing.
Developments are evolving and the bureau said it will disclose more details when permitted under the law.
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