Kravchenko published the notice of suspicion against NABU Director Kryvonos
Attorney General Ruslan Kravchenko published more than 30 pages of charges against NABU Director Semen Kryvonos. According to Kravchenko, the case involves the possible forgery of documents in 2008, which, according to investigators, falls under Parts 2 and 3 of Article 358 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
Attorney General Ruslan Kravchenko has released the text of the indictment served to Semen Kryvonos, director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine. The document is over 30 pages long. Kravchenko published it on his social media accounts and stated that the case concerns events from 2008.
According to the version presented by the prosecutor general, Kryvonos allegedly forged documents at that time. Kravchenko noted that such actions may fall under Parts 2 and 3 of Article 358 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. “I am publishing more than 30 pages of the notice of suspicion against NABU Director Semen Kryvonos,” Kravchenko wrote.
According to him, the document outlines the circumstances that served as the basis for notifying Kryvonos of the charges. These pertain to possible violations related to documents dating back to 2008. At the same time, the mere existence of a charge does not mean that the person’s guilt has already been proven. The final decision in the case must be made by a court.
Kravchenko also released the text of the charges so that the public could familiarize itself with the prosecution’s arguments. At this time, the information provided does not include Semen Kryvonos’s position regarding the charges. Nor does it include his explanations regarding the allegations of possible document forgery. The situation is drawing particular attention due to Kryvonos’s position. He heads NABU—the agency responsible for investigating corruption crimes committed by high-ranking officials.
Kravchenko stated that the published document makes it possible to see the basis for law enforcement’s allegations against the NABU director. The further course of the case will depend on the investigation and court rulings. If an official response is issued by Kryvonos or NABU, this report will be updated. Kravchenko announced this on social media.
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