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Kyiv Police Chief's Home Raided Amid Scam Center Investigation

Kyiv Police Chief's Home Raided Amid Scam Center Investigation

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ThreatCluster •November 5, 2026 at 15:49 UTC
  • •NABU raided the home of Kyiv police chief Andriy Rubel amid a corruption investigation.
  • •The operation is part of a larger probe into scam call centers linked to high-ranking officials.
  • •Around 70 searches were conducted, revealing potential cover-ups by SBU and National Police officials.

On November 5, 2026, Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) reportedly raided the home of Andriy Rubel, the Kyiv region's police chief, as part of a probe into alleged protection of scam call centers. Rubel, who was appointed in May 2026, has a history in law enforcement, including roles in the National Police's Strategic Investigations Department. The operation is linked to Operation Carthage, which previously led to the ousting of the prosecutor general over similar fraud allegations. NABU conducted around 70 searches on the same day, uncovering evidence of cover-ups by high-ranking officials from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Prosecutor General's Office. Reports indicate that one SBU official threatened NABU investigators with a firearm during the searches, prompting the SBU to acknowledge the incidents and call for impartial investigations. The investigation follows earlier findings of a criminal group preparing attacks on journalists involved in uncovering illegal activities.

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2026-11-05
NABU raids Rubel's home
NABU conducted a raid on the home of Andriy Rubel as part of a probe into scam call centers, with multiple searches across the region.
Kyivpost
2026-11-05
SBU official threatens NABU investigators
During the searches, an SBU official reportedly threatened NABU investigators with a firearm, leading to further scrutiny of the SBU's actions.
Kyivpost
2026-11-05
NABU uncovers evidence of cover-ups
NABU reported uncovering evidence of cover-ups by high-ranking officials from the SBU and National Police during the investigation.
Kyivpost

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Common questions

What is the focus of the investigation?
The investigation focuses on alleged protection of scam call centers by high-ranking officials, including the police chief.
What actions have been taken against officials?
The SBU has acknowledged the incidents and has sacked two officials following the raids.
What is Operation Carthage?
Operation Carthage is an ongoing investigation into fraud call centers in Ukraine, which previously implicated high-ranking officials.