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Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian anti-corruption investigators searched the offices of official Kravchenko, identifying a money-laundering scheme linked to his team involving protection payments for call centres conducting phone scams.
- Kravchenko resigned, stating he did not want his position to be used for political confrontation, while denying the allegations as unsubstantiated in a prior statement.
- Despite the establishment of anti-corruption bodies Nabu and Sap over a decade ago, corruption remains a major issue in Ukraine, with recent controversies raising doubts about President Zelensky's commitment to reform.
- Protests erupted in 2025 following Zelensky's attempts to curb the independence of Nabu and Sap, prompting backlash from European partners and a subsequent reinstatement of the agencies' autonomy.
- Former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has publicly questioned Zelensky's awareness of corruption within his inner circle, highlighting ongoing governance challenges in Ukraine.
