Ukraine’s prosecutor general has stepped down amid a high-profile corruption scandal, following a dramatic raid on his office by investigators using ladders. The resignation came after allegations that some of his officials took bribes to shield call centers linked to illegal phone scams, with claims of large-scale money laundering tied to the scheme. The probe has drawn attention to systemic corruption concerns just as the country faces significant political pressures. The move marks a rare direct challenge to the government’s anti-corruption efforts under President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Ruslan Kravchenko resigns over allegations some of his officials were engaged in large-scale money launderingUkraine’s prosecutor general has resigned after investigators used ladders to raid his office in connection with a major corruption scandal that threatens to embarrass Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Ruslan Kravchenko quit his post on Monday after allegations that some of his officials were involved in large-scale money laundering. They received cash to protect call centres involved in illegal phone scams, it was claimed. Continue reading...
