Zelensky appoints new chief prosecutor after predecessor's resignation

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed a new acting prosecutor general, after the predecessor resigned over an anti-corruption investigation.

Officials said they identified a money-laundering scheme led by an official in Kravchenko's office, a claim he rejected.

According to Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (Nabu) and Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (Sap), the network in Kravchenko's office received money to protect call centres that carried out phone scams and "laundered millions in assets".

Kravchenko released a statement denying any involvement and dismissing the allegations as "completely unsubstantiated". He resigned a day later before leaving Ukraine.

Separately, he accused Nabu chief Semen Kryvonos of forging documents in a case nearly 20 years ago.

The two anti-corruption agencies claimed it was the latest in an "unprecedented" campaign aimed at disrupting high-profile investigations they were conducting.

He added: "It all looks like an attempt to obstruct the work of Nabu and Sap by gaining access to sensitive information regarding planned investigations."

In 2025, nationwide protests broke out after Zelensky tried to implement reforms that would curb the independence of Nabu and Sap. Zelensky later reinstated their freedom but questions have remained over his commitment to anti-corruption reform.

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