Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Agency Faces Crackdown Amid Allegations
Ukrainian security services have arrested officials from the country's main anti-corruption agency, citing suspected Russian ties. However, NABU claims the crackdown extends beyond security concerns and involves unrelated allegations. Transparency International and G7 ambassadors express concerns over potential pressure on Ukraine’s corruption fighters.
Ukrainian security forces have arrested officials from the National Anti-corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) in a sweeping crackdown that included dozens of searches. The SBU security service said the arrests stemmed from suspected Russian ties and questionable business connections.
NABU claims that the said actions go beyond security concerns and are targeting unrelated issues, such as historical traffic accidents. The move has drawn international scrutiny, with Transparency International highlighting what it calls extensive pressure on NABU by Ukrainian authorities.
G7 ambassadors in Kyiv have expressed a unified stance on maintaining transparency and upholding independent institutions. However, they share serious concerns over the crackdown and plan to discuss the developments with Ukrainian government leaders.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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