--- title: "Operation 'Forrest Gump': NABU exposes criminal organization involving MPs and the President's Office" description: "NABU and SAPO launched Operation 'Forrest Gump' against a corrupt group involving MPs and the President's Office. Law enforcement published videos of conversations between the subjects and conducted searches at the residence of Deputy Head of the PO Irina Mudra." date: 2026-08-19T07:28:01.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/operation-forrest-gump-nabu-exposes-criminal-organization-involving-mps-and-po tags: [nabu, ukraine-corruption, office-of-the-president, forest-gamp-operation, iryna-mudra] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Operation 'Forrest Gump': NABU exposes criminal organization involving MPs and the President's Office ![NABU sign on building facade — symbol of the 'Forrest Gump' operation investigation involving MPs and organized crime](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/19/operatsiya-forest-gamp-nabu-razoblachilo-prestupnuyu-organizatsiyu/operatsiya-forest-gamp-nabu-razoblachilo-prestupnuyu-organizatsiyu-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - NABU and SAPO launched Operation 'Forrest Gump' against a criminal organization. - Law enforcement published videos of conversations between the subjects. - The scheme involved current MPs and officials of the President's Office. - Searches were conducted at the residence of Deputy Head of the PO Irina Mudra; Stolar and Nikitasy are also mentioned. ### Video evidence and the start of the special operation On August 19, 2026, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) officially announced the launch of a large-scale special operation codenamed 'Forrest Gump'. The investigation aimed to expose a criminal organization operating within the highest echelons of power. To substantiate their claims, law enforcement officials published a 47-second video clip recorded during operational surveillance. In the footage provided by RBK-Ukraine, the subjects allegedly discuss mechanisms for transferring funds and mention the President's Office (PO). Although full details of the investigation will be released later, the mere publication of the intercepts indicates that the investigation has sufficient evidence to begin active operations. ### Who led the scheme: MPs and PO officials According to official statements by NABU and SAPO, the hierarchy of the criminal group was structured vertically. The organization was allegedly led by current and former People's Deputies of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. High-ranking officials of the President's Office were integrated into the scheme, suggesting a systemic nature of corruption affecting key levers of state governance. ### Key figures: from Mudra to Nikitasy During the morning events of August 19, media reports emerged regarding specific figures. People's Deputy Alexey Goncharenko reported searches conducted at the residence of the Deputy Head of the President's Office, Irina Mudra. Simultaneously, Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak hinted that a current MP with ties to the construction business ('MP-developer') was at the center of attention. According to RBK-Ukraine sources, People's Deputy Vadym Stolar and former MP Maksym Nikitasy are also on the list of suspects. ### Contradictory data Currently, there are discrepancies between official statements by law enforcement and comments by politicians. While NABU and SAPO use generalized formulations in their statements ('current and former MPs', 'PO officials'), representatives of the parliamentary corps (Zheleznyak, Goncharenko) name specific surnames. An official comment from law enforcement regarding the exact list of detained or searched individuals was not provided at the time of the video publication, creating an information vacuum filled with speculation. ### Context and significance of the investigation Operation 'Forrest Gump' became one of the most significant events of August 2026 in Ukrainian politics. The operation's name likely alludes to the complexity and multi-layered nature of the scheme, where the subjects, like the hero of the eponymous film, find themselves at the center of events they cannot control. The publication of video evidence demonstrates NABU's readiness to work publicly with materials from investigative activities to neutralize the influence of corrupt groups on state institutions. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Operation 'Forrest Gump': NABU publishes videos of conversations between top corruption participants](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/operatsiya-forest-gamp-nabu-publikue-video-1787124409.html) - Подтверждает публикацию 47-секундного видео и начало операции. - [Operation 'Forrest Gump': NABU publishes first recordings exposing a criminal organization](https://24tv.ua/ru/operacija-forest-gamp-nabu-sap-likvidirovali-prestupnuju-organizaciju_n3126023) - Подтверждено по источнику 24tv.ua - [Led by PO officials and MPs: NABU and SAPO expose a criminal organization in the highest...](https://tsn.ua/ru/ukrayina/vo-glave-chinovniki-op-i-nardepy-nabu-i-sap-razoblachayut-prestupnuyu-organizatsiyu-v-vysshih-eshelonah-vlasti-3151307.html) - Подтверждает состав группы (нардепы и ОП). - [NABU launches Operation 'Forrest Gump' against a close aide to Zelenskyy](https://news.ru/europe/sotrudniki-nabu-prishli-s-obyskami-k-zamrukovoditelya-ofisa-zelenskogo-mudroj) - Подтверждает обыски у Ирины Мудрой. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: What is Operation 'Forrest Gump'? **A:** This is the codename for a special operation by NABU and SAPO, launched on August 19, 2026, to expose a criminal organization within the highest echelons of power. ### Q: Who are the subjects of the investigation? **A:** According to the investigation, the group included current and former People's Deputies, as well as officials of the President's Office. Specific names mentioned in the media include Irina Mudra, Vadym Stolar, and Maksym Nikitasy. ### Q: What did the recordings published by NABU show? **A:** Law enforcement published a 47-second video clip in which the subjects discuss the transfer of money and mention the President's Office.