Investigation into National Bank Chief’s Alleged Abuse of Power Stalls, Raising Concerns Over Accountability and Justice
Kyiv, Ukraine — The investigation into alleged misconduct by Oleksandr Zima, head of the legal department of the National Bank of Ukraine, appears to have stalled significantly. Denys Neviadomskyi, President of the All-Ukrainian Association of Retired Judges, commented that the lack of formal charges allows investigators to indefinitely shelve the case. Criminal proceedings were initiated in late 2023 under a provision of the Criminal Code that addresses abuse of power and resulting serious consequences. The case traces back to an official correspondence from Zima, who also chairs the Administrative Board of the Deposit Guarantee Fund … Read more