NABU intends to take revenge on the Ukrainian authorities

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) intend to step up their investigations into government officials following the restoration of their powers.

This was reported by The Economist, citing a source close to the agencies.

According to the source, both institutions are deeply outraged by government attempts to portray them as criminals or Russian agents. The source added that after being publicly humiliated, investigators will not yield an inch to the authorities in ongoing cases. For example, they plan to intensify investigations into members of parliament who failed to recognize a conflict of interest when voting to strip NABU of its authority.

The article also states that the attack on NABU was led by Andriy Yermak, the head of the President’s Office. Sources told The Economist that his reputation within government circles suffered after the scandal, and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov was tasked with managing the fallout — mediating between MPs, the president’s team, and anti-corruption bodies.

The Economist concluded that all these efforts do not solve the broader issue: Yermak’s desire to protect his inner circle at any cost.

Earlier, Bloomberg reported, citing informed sources, that anti-corruption officials in Ukraine still fear that President Volodymyr Zelensky and his administration will continue exerting pressure on them, despite his decision to restore their powers amid mass protests.