NBU leadership suspected of treason, undermining country’s defenses

The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), at the request of the Presidential Office, has opened proceedings on possible abuses by the National Bank’s officials, which could undermine the Ukraine’s defenses.

This was stated by the SBI press secretary, Angelika Ivanova, UNIAN reports.

“The SBI has registered a criminal proceeding based on the consideration of a letter from the Office of the President of Ukraine on possible abuse of power by officials of the National Bank, which could cause serious consequences and undermine the state’s defenses,” the speaker said.

“The pre-trial investigation will be carried out on the grounds of a criminal offense under Part 1 of Article 364 (abuse of power or official position) and Part 1 of Article 111 (high treason in terms of undermining defense capability),” the SBI representative emphasized.

The SBI does not disclose information about possible losses caused.

According to Ivanova, the previous leadership of the National Bank also appears in production.

As The Journalist reported, SBI launches investigation of abuse by NBU’s employees during inspections.