Ukrainian parliament raided in bribes-for-votes probe as Zelensky jets off for US talks
Guards try to block anti-corruption officials from entering parliament offices as part of their investigation into MPs taking bribes
The anti-corruption detectives were later allowed into the heavily guarded compound where the parliament was located, Ukraine’s State Security Department said on social media.
“Nabu and Sapo, following an undercover operation, exposed an organised criminal group that included current members of parliament,” the National Anti-Corruption Bureau said, using its acronym and that of the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office.
“Employees of the State Security Department are resisting Nabu officers during investigative actions in committees of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine,” it added, referring to Ukraine’s parliament.
The agency did not reveal details of the investigation, but said suspects took bribes for votes.