The ambassadors of the Group of Seven countries expressed concern over the investigative actions of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) against the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), which exposed a suspected Russian agent, and plan to discuss these incidents with the government.

Source:European Pravda, citing a statement by diplomats

Details: The G7 ambassadors noted that they are closely following the investigation of several NABU employees on suspicion of crimes.

"We met today with NABU, have serious concerns and intend to discuss these developments with government leaders," the statement said.

The diplomats reminded that they support "transparency, independent institutions, and good governance, and we value our partnerships in Ukraine to combat corruption together".

Background:

• On 21 July, the SSU conducted an operation to "neutralise Russian influence on NABU", with 80 searches taking place across various oblasts.
• Later, the SSU and the Prosecutor General’s Office reported the detention of Ruslan Mahamedrasulov, one of the heads of NABU’s interregional detective departments.
• An employee of the NABU's central office suspected of spying for Russian special services was also detained.
• The NABU complained that force was used against the bureau's employees, and that investigative actions were carried out without a court order. They also stated there was no evidence of the detained employee's involvement in anti-state activities.
• The Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office claimed the SSU had access to all NABU special operations. The SSU later denied this.
• Last week, G7 ambassadors called on the new government led by Yuliia Svyrydenko to continue working on reforms.

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