Muza Yelizaveta Ivakhnenko explained the origin of the expensive jewelry
Yelyzaveta Ivakhnenko, a suspect in Operation “Carthage” who is referred to as “Muse” in the recordings released by NABU, stated that she did not purchase the expensive jewelry mentioned in the case files herself. According to her, the jewelry was given to her as gifts by men and admirers.
Ivakhnenko explained that she had previously been in relationships with men and admirers who gave her gifts. She emphasized that she did not personally purchase the jewelry whose origin is currently under investigation.
Yelyzaveta Ivakhnenko is 24 years old and a resident of Odesa. NABU identified her as “Muse” in the recordings released as part of Operation “Carthage.”
According to investigators, Ivakhnenko was close to Serhiy Kropiva, who is referred to as “Chancellor” in the case files.
Serhiy Kropiva is the head of one of the departments of the Office of the Prosecutor General. NABU and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) suspect him of establishing a criminal organization which, according to the investigation, ensured the systematic receipt of bribes from fraudulent call centers and the laundering of over 89.9 million hryvnias obtained through criminal means.
According to investigators, Yelyzaveta Ivakhnenko may also have been involved in the laundering of illicit proceeds. However, her specific role in the alleged scheme is to be determined by the court.
As part of the criminal proceedings, law enforcement officials have focused on expensive items and property linked to Serhiy Kropiva’s inner circle.
In particular, journalists identified a 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 in Yelyzaveta Ivakhnenko’s possession, which, according to the data provided, was purchased in 2025 for approximately $60,000.
The origin of the jewelry and other property is among the issues being investigated as part of the case.
On September 15, the Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court upheld the pretrial detention order against Yelyzaveta Ivakhnenko.
She remains in custody with the option to post bail in the amount of 20 million hryvnias.
At the same time, the allegations regarding Ivakhnenko’s possible involvement in criminal activity are merely the investigation’s version of events, and her guilt must be proven in court.
This became known during the court hearing on September 15.
The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court upheld the pretrial detention order for 24-year-old Yelyzaveta Ivakhnenko, whom NABU identified as “Musa” in recordings released as part of Operation “Carthage.” She will remain in custody with the option to post bail in the amount of 20 million hryvnias.
Those implicated in the “Carthage” fraudulent call centers case were promptly informed that a search of their premises was planned. In addition, they may have received information from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) regarding surveillance of NABU and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO).
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko reported that he is abroad on an official business trip.
The Anti-Corruption Action Center stated that Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko allegedly left Ukraine after signing the notice of suspicion against NABU Director Semen Kryvonos. The Anti-Corruption Center claims that this may have been done in exchange for the opportunity to leave the country.
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office have denied Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko’s statements regarding the alleged indictment against NABU Director Semen Kryvonos and offers of guarantees of immunity.
