Vitalii Rybalko
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Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies uncover alleged protection racket during Operation Carthage
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau and Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office disclosed new findings in Operation Carthage alleging that a criminal organization operated fraudulent call centers and other illegal businesses with protection from senior law-enforcement officials. Five people were notified of suspicion in the second stage, while several officials were detained or placed under arrest. The agencies said the published materials represent only the tip of the iceberg.