Major General of the SBU Serhiy Duka, who on November 13 was released from the remand center in the “Carthage” case, called on the Verkhovna Rada to create a temporary investigative commission to review the activities of NABU and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office. He alleged possible political interference in investigations and leaks of official materials.

Duka stated this in a video address after his release from the remand center.

According to the general, the circumstances of the investigation concerning NABU employees require an independent review. He questioned the legality of certain procedural decisions and claimed possible influence of political interests on the work of law enforcement agencies.

Duka specifically drew attention to alleged leaks of official information. In his opinion, the parliament should investigate the circumstances of the dissemination of investigative materials, as well as possible violations in their use.

The general proposed the creation of a temporary investigative commission of the Verkhovna Rada that could examine the activities of NABU and the SAPO. This refers to a parliamentary review of the circumstances pointed out by Duka, not to the termination of ongoing criminal proceedings.

At the same time, the evidence of political interference and illegal leaks mentioned by the general has not been independently confirmed. There has also been no official decision by the Verkhovna Rada on the creation of such a commission.

Earlier, on November 10, Duka issued an open letter from the remand center, in which he accused representatives of anti-corruption bodies of possible retaliation. He claimed that the criminal prosecution could be connected with his previous official activities, in particular with investigations concerning NABU employees.

At that time, the general also proposed holding a public discussion with NABU Director Semen Kryvonos and SAPO Head Oleksandr Klymenko. In addition, he expressed readiness to testify to members of parliament.

As a reminder, Serhiy Duka is a suspect in the “Carthage” case. According to NABU and the SAPO, members of the alleged criminal organization facilitated the transfer of bribes to high-ranking law enforcement officials in exchange for unhindered operation of fraudulent call centers and other illegal business.

On November 6, the High Anti-Corruption Court imposed on Duka a pre-trial restraint in the form of detention with an alternative of bail in the amount of 65 million hryvnias. On the morning of November 13, the court confirmed the payment of the full amount, after which the general was released from the remand center.

Duka rejects the suspicions and insists on his innocence. The investigation is ongoing, and the final assessment of the presented evidence must be given by the court.