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Ukraine's Prosecutor General denies involvement in scam call center protection racket

Ukraine Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko denies involvement in a scam call center protection racket following an anti-corruption operation named Carthage. Kravchenko stated on Sept. 7 that he will not resign unless requested by the president, parliament, or colleagues. Investigative projects including Bihus.Info and reporters revealed a house in Kozyn potentially linked to Kravchenko, prompting explanations regarding housing and visa allegations. Meanwhile, anti-corruption agencies have targeted multiple individuals in the ongoing Carthage investigation, leading to preventive measures by the High Anti-Corruption Court for defendant Serhiy Kuts and potential dismissals for seven prosecutors.

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  • ✓ Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko denied involvement in a scam call center protection racket.
  • ✓ Ruslan Kravchenko stated on Sept. 7 that he has no plans to resign and would do so at the request of his colleagues, the president, or parliament.
  • ✓ The High Anti-Corruption Court imposed a preventive measure on Serhiy Kuts, a defendant in the Carthage case.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 9 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~3 min

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Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko publicly denied involvement in the protection racket and stated he has no plans to resign unless asked by President Zelensky, parliament, or colleagues.

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  1. Prosecutor General Denies Call Center Protection Racket

    Ukraine Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko denies involvement in a scam call center protection racket following an anti-corruption operation named Carthage. Kravchenko stated on Sept. 7 that he will not resign unless requested by the president, parliament, or colleagues. Investigative projects including Bihus.Info and reporters revealed a house in Kozyn potentially linked to Kravchenko, prompting explanations regarding housing and visa allegations. Meanwhile, anti-corruption agencies have targeted multiple individuals in the ongoing Carthage investigation, leading to preventive measures by the High Anti-Corruption Court for defendant Serhiy Kuts and potential dismissals for seven prosecutors.

    Why it matters

    The allegations and subsequent anti-corruption sweeps strike at the highest levels of Ukraine's legal apparatus amid ongoing reform pressures. Investigations by independent journalists and anti-corruption bodies into hidden assets and protection rackets threaten institutional stability. The involvement of top judicial figures in illegal call center operations highlights systemic enforcement challenges.

    What is confirmed

    • Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko denied involvement in a scam call center protection racket.
    • Ruslan Kravchenko stated on Sept. 7 that he has no plans to resign and would do so at the request of his colleagues, the president, or parliament.
    • The High Anti-Corruption Court imposed a preventive measure on Serhiy Kuts, a defendant in the Carthage case.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Investigators found a house in Kozin that the Chancellor was likely building for Prosecutor General Kravchenko, and which Kravchenko may secretly use.
    • The Ukrainian prosecutor general's whereabouts have been unknown since anti-corruption agencies launched their latest operation.
    • Seven prosecutors could be dismissed following the anti-corruption Carthage investigation.
    • The deputy head of the Odesa Regional State Administration was dismissed.

    What to watch next

    • Decisions by President Volodymyr Zelensky or parliament regarding whether to request Prosecutor General Kravchenko's resignation
    • Further court proceedings and preventive measures for defendants in the Carthage corruption case
    • Official findings from anti-corruption agencies regarding the alleged scam call center protection racket
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. The Kyiv Independent — Ukraine's Prosecutor General denies involvement in scam call center protection racket
    2. intent.press — The deputy head of the Odesa Regional State Administration was dismissed
    3. Українська правда — Ukrainian prosecutor general's whereabouts unknown since anti-corruption agencies launched latest operation –
    4. Ukrinform — Illegal call center case: Kravchenko explains visa and house allegations involving his family
    5. ua.news — Photo: Investigators found a house in Kozin that the Chancellor was likely building for Prosecutor General Kravchenko
    6. Yahoo — Bihus.Info reveals house in Kozyn that Prosecutor General Kravchenko may secretly use
    7. ua.news — From “Carthage” to “Midas”: What the Names of NABU Operations Hide
    8. pravda.com.ua — Seven prosecutors could be dismissed following anti-corruption Carthage investigation, Ukraine's general pros
    9. Українські Національні Новини (УНН) — Kravchenko: My position does not exempt me from scrutiny, but neither does it abolish the requirement to substantiate accusations with facts
    10. ua.news — The High Anti-Corruption Court has imposed a preventive measure on Serhiy Kuts—a defendant in the Carthage case
    11. www.yahoo.com — Ukraine's Prosecutor General says he won't resign amid major scandal unless Zelensky asks
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