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State Protection Officers Obstruct NABU Detectives in Ukraine MPs Bribery Probe

The bureau reported interference during a prosecutor‑supervised inquiry, a development likely to draw scrutiny from Ukraine’s Western partners.

Overview

  • NABU said employees of the State Protection Directorate resisted its detectives and restricted access during investigative actions tied to the case.
  • The bureau stated the interference violated the law and noted the operations were conducted under the oversight of the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office.
  • Investigators have outlined an alleged organized scheme in which sitting lawmakers received illicit payments to influence parliamentary votes.
  • Authorities have not named any lawmakers under investigation and said details would be released after current investigative steps are completed.
  • NABU did not specify who ordered the restrictions or how long they lasted, as the agency’s work remains a focal point for partners assessing Ukraine’s rule‑of‑law progress.