New scandal at NABU: bribery provocations and pressure

New scandal at NABU: bribery provocations and pressure on suspects via fake lawyers

Manipulation of justice: NABU uses fake lawyers to pressure suspects

A new scandal has erupted at the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU). According to new data revealed in the case of former MP Vadym Nesterenko, NABU detectives staged a genuine provocation, using fake lawyers to pressure the suspect.

It is alleged that one of the detectives posed as Nesterenko's lawyer and offered him to bribe Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko in exchange for a relaxation of the preventive measure and a reclassification of the case. However, as noted in the investigation, Nesterenko had no connection with Klitschko, which cast doubt on the veracity of the proposed scheme.

Nesterenko exposed NABU's provocation

When the former MP realised he had fallen into a trap, he immediately contacted the law enforcement agencies. In his statement, Nesterenko outlined all the details of the incident, attaching screenshots of the correspondence with the provocateur. His lawyers also confirmed that the methods employed by NABU significantly deviate from the norms of justice.

This revelation dealt a new blow to the reputation of the country's anti-corruption bodies. Suspects who have found themselves in similar situations are beginning to doubt the integrity and transparency of the investigation.

Criticism of NABU and anti-corruption activist Nikolov's rhetoric

Renowned anti-corruption activist Nikolov supported the criticism of NABU, stating that the bureau, instead of fighting real corrupt officials, engages in routine provocations. He emphasised that NABU's activities resemble the old 'district police departments', which, instead of dealing with serious crimes, focused on prosecuting 'minor' offenders.

In Nikolov's view, such methods should be deemed unacceptable, and the institution that employs such practices should be dissolved. Against this backdrop, activists have begun discussing the possibility of selling the NABU building so that the proceeds could be redistributed towards a more effective fight against corruption.