Kovalsky orders internal investigation into 'Carthage' case amid new facts

Order for review assigned to acting prosecutor general

The Office of the Prosecutor General (OPG) has initiated an internal investigation. This procedure was launched based on new circumstances that emerged during the second phase of the special operation 'Carthage'. The department announced this.

The decision to conduct the review was made by Acting Prosecutor General Anton Kovalsky. The basis for the investigation consisted of media monitoring materials, specifically publications indicating possible assistance by unidentified officials of the prosecution authorities in returning assets. These assets were seized during criminal proceedings related to the illegal activities of call centres and the U420 network.

What law enforcement will specifically check

Within the scope of the internal investigation, OPG specialists will examine whether there were cases where prosecutors used their official powers or status for private interests. They will also check whether these individuals attempted to influence the official activities of colleagues or committed other unlawful acts.

After the review is completed, if facts of violations are confirmed, the department will make appropriate decisions within its powers.

Department made important caveat

Representatives of the Office of the Prosecutor General emphasised that the initiation of an internal investigation is not grounds for declaring any specific person involved in a violation. This fact still needs to be established.