Searches conducted at NBU head's office and official car

Investigative actions at the regulator's office and vehicle

Representatives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) conducted searches in the office of Andrii Pyshnyi, head of the National Bank of Ukraine. According to sources familiar with the investigation, the official's service vehicle was also inspected.

According to sources, the vehicle subject to inspection was a Hyundai Staria with the state registration plate KA2641RR, which is owned by the National Bank.

Details of the criminal proceedings

The investigative actions are linked to an investigation opened under Article 368 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which provides for liability for receiving undue benefit. The case number is 52025000000000238. The case concerns the activities of the company "Karpatnaftokhim".

According to sources, detectives were looking for documentation related to this case, as well as materials documenting contacts between Andrii Pyshnyi and Vasyl Vesely, former advisor to the head of the supervisory board of Sens Bank, and former People's Deputy Andrii Ivanchuk.

Officials responsible for the investigation

The investigation is led by senior NABU detective Roman Krupka together with SAP department head Serhiy Savitsky. The decision to conduct the searches was signed by investigating judge of the Higher Anti-Corruption Court Yevhen Kruch.

Comment from the NBU head

Previously, Andrii Pyshnyi stated that this criminal case is not related to the functioning of the National Bank or his personal work as head of the regulator. He emphasised that no evidence of offences committed by him or NBU employees was found during the searches. The NBU head assured of his readiness to cooperate with the investigation.