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title: "NBU Denies Rumors of Pyshnyy's Resignation Following NABU Searches at the Bank"
description: "The NBU has denied rumors about the resignation of bank governor Andriy Pyshnyy after NABU conducted investigative actions on the regulator's premises. The bank stated that it is operating normally."
date: 2026-10-21T12:37:34.475Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/nbu-denies-rumors-pyshnyy-resignation-nabu-searches
tags: [ukraine, nbu, nabu, andrey-pyshny, central-bank, anti-corruption]
author: "Alexander Buran"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# NBU Denies Rumors of Pyshnyy's Resignation Following NABU Searches at the Bank

![Head of the National Bank of Ukraine Andriy Pyshnyy in a business suit sitting at a desk with a laptop](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/21/nbu-oprovergli-slukhi-ob-otstavke-pyshnogo-posle-obyiskov-nabu/nbu-oprovergli-slukhi-ob-otstavke-pyshnogo-posle-obyiskov-nabu-1.webp)

## Key Points

- NABU conducted investigative actions on the NBU premises and at the residence of one of the bank's employees
- The National Bank denied rumors that regulator head Andriy Pyshnyy submitted a resignation letter
- NABU stated that no one was detained or served with a notice of suspicion
- The NBU confirmed normal operations and promised additional comments after the completion of procedural actions

On the morning of October 21, 2026, Ukrainian media and Telegram channels actively spread information that the Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, Andriy Pyshnyy, had allegedly submitted his resignation letter against the backdrop of investigative actions carried out by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) on the regulator's premises. The National Bank officially denied these rumors, emphasizing that the head of the institution has not submitted a resignation letter and continues to perform his duties.

### Investigative Actions at the NBU and an Employee's Residence

NABU reported that the bureau's detectives, under the procedural guidance of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP), conducted investigative actions on the premises of the National Bank of Ukraine, as well as at the residence of one of the regulator's employees. The bureau specifically emphasized that no one was detained during the operation, and no notices of suspicion of committing a criminal offense were served. According to NABU representatives, the remaining details of the case are not being disclosed as part of the pre-trial investigation.

### Response from the National Bank

The National Bank confirmed the fact that investigative actions were carried out on its premises and stated that the institution continues to operate normally. The regulator added that additional explanations regarding the situation will be provided after all procedural actions are completed. Thus, the NBU distanced itself from the versions circulating in the media space regarding personnel reshuffles at the top of the bank.

### Who is Andriy Pyshnyy

Andriy Pyshnyy has headed the National Bank of Ukraine since October 2022. His appointment was voted for by 290 members of the Verkhovna Rada. Before his appointment to the NBU, he managed Oschadbank for almost nine years, having joined it in 2014. In the past, Pyshnyy also worked in the banking sector, served as Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, and was a Member of Parliament of Ukraine of the 7th convocation.

### Context: Previous Scandals Surrounding the Regulator

The investigative actions at the NBU come against the backdrop of a series of high-profile cases related to the Ukrainian banking sector. Previously, Pyshnyy had already denied statements made at the Verkhovna Rada's Temporary Investigative Commission regarding an alleged recommendation from the former head of Sens Bank, Dmytro Veselyi. Thus, the current situation adds to a series of public proceedings affecting the leadership of Ukraine's central bank.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [В НБУ опровергли слухи об отставке Пышного](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/nbu-sprostuvali-chutki-vidstavku-pishnogo-1792585780.html) - The primary source contains facts confirmed by both parties (NABU and NBU): conducting investigative actions, the absence of detentions, the denial of resignation rumors, and the normal operating mode of the bank. Pyshnyy's biographical data correspond to public information.

## FAQ

### Did Andriy Pyshnyy submit a resignation letter from the post of NBU governor?

No. The National Bank of Ukraine officially denied rumors circulating in the mass media that the head of the regulator had allegedly submitted a resignation letter following NABU searches.

### What exactly did NABU conduct on the premises of the National Bank?

According to NABU, detectives under the procedural guidance of SAP conducted investigative actions on the NBU premises and at the residence of one of the employees. No one was detained or served with a notice of suspicion.

### Is the NBU operating normally after the investigative actions?

Yes. The National Bank confirmed that the institution continues to operate normally. Additional comments were promised to be provided after the completion of procedural actions.

### For how many years has Andriy Pyshnyy headed the NBU?

Andriy Pyshnyy has headed the National Bank of Ukraine since October 2022, which is about four years. His appointment was voted for by 290 members of parliament.