Zelensky appoints new chief prosecutor after predecessor's corruption scandal
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Anton Kovalskyi as the new acting prosecutor general after Ruslan Kravchenko resigned amid a corruption investigation. The investigation involves accusations that officials in Kravchenko's office protected illegal call centers and laundered money during the ongoing war with Russia.Key Facts
- Anton Kovalskyi, 42, became acting prosecutor general on Thursday.
- Ruslan Kravchenko resigned following anti-corruption raids on his offices.
- Investigators allege a money-laundering scheme protected illegal call centers involved in phone scams.
- The laundered money was reportedly used to buy property, jewelry, and valuables.
- Kravchenko denied all allegations and claimed documents were stolen to cover up crimes against anti-corruption officials.
- Anti-corruption agencies Nabu and Sap say the investigation is being obstructed by attempts to access sensitive information.
- These agencies are also investigating other top Ukrainian officials, including Zelensky’s former chief of staff Andriy Yermak.
- Zelensky faced protests in 2025 for trying to limit the independence of these anti-corruption agencies, but later restored their freedom.
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