--- title: "Operation \"Forrest Gump\": NABU releases recordings of an attempt to seize \"Sense Bank\" involving MP Hetmanets" description: "NABU released recordings of Operation \"Forrest Gump\" regarding an attempt to seize \"Sense Bank\" involving MP Hetmanets, who categorically denies the accusations and is ready to take a polygraph test." date: 2026-08-19T13:38:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/operation-forrest-gump-nabu-releases-recordings-of-attempt-to-seize-sense-bank tags: [ukraine-corruption, nabu, sens-bank, getmantsev, forest-gamp-operation] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Operation "Forrest Gump": NABU releases recordings of an attempt to seize "Sense Bank" involving MP Hetmanets ![MP Oleksiy Hetmanets at a desk with the Ukrainian flag in the background — involved in the 'Sense Bank' takeover attempt under Operation 'Forrest Gump'](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/19/nabu-obnarodovalo-zapisi-o-popytke-zahvata-sens-banka-s-uchastiem-getmantseva/nabu-obnarodovalo-zapisi-o-popytke-zahvata-sens-banka-s-uchastiem-getmantseva-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - NABU and SAP published recordings about an attempt to establish control over "Sense Bank". - The materials mention MP Daniil Hetmanets, who categorically denies the accusations. - Hetmanets declared his readiness to undergo a polygraph test to confirm his innocence. - The investigation is linked to the "Midas" case and a scheme to launder 150 million hryvnias. On August 19, 2026, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) presented new materials as part of a large-scale investigation known as Operation "Forrest Gump". The focus was on fragments of audio recordings discussing an attempt to establish control over the nationalized "Sense Bank". The materials mention the names of high-ranking officials, including the Deputy Head of the President's Office and current members of parliament. ### Scheme to influence the nationalized bank According to the published data, the conversations of the case participants discuss a scheme in which "Sense Bank" was not supposed to be "stripped," but rather should have paid certain individuals. In the recordings, which journalists believe are led by former Deputy Head of the President's Office, Irina Mudra, there are mentions of attempts by certain politicians to take the bank under their guardianship. Special attention in the materials is paid to the role of the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Finance, Daniil Hetmanets, who, according to the interlocutor, allegedly showed interest in controlling the financial institution. ### Categorical denial by Hetmanets Member of Parliament Daniil Hetmanets reacted to the publication extremely sharply and categorically. In his statement, he emphasized that he never, neither with Irina Mudra nor with anyone else, discussed the issue of control over "Sense Bank". The deputy noted that his public position on this issue has always been open and transparent. To confirm his innocence, Hetmanets declared his readiness to undergo a polygraph test and give testimony to NABU detectives, having already sent the corresponding initiative to the bureau. ### Contradictory data There are certain inconsistencies and differences in versions of events in the investigation materials. On the one hand, NABU claims that the recordings clearly show a chain of actions to seize the bank, where specific figures are mentioned, including "David" (presumably David Arakhamia) and Hetmanets. On the other hand, Hetmanets himself completely denies any contacts on this issue, calling the accusations baseless. Moreover, not all participants in the conversations are always clearly identified in the recordings, leaving room for various interpretations by the public and experts. ### Context of the "Midas" case and money laundering The investigation of Operation "Forrest Gump" is closely linked to the "Midas" case. According to the prosecution, members of the criminal group organized a scheme to legitimize 150 million hryvnias in cash, which were brought in bags and passed through accounts of "Sense Bank" and controlled companies. These funds were intended to post bail for a participant in the "Midas" case, who, according to sources, is former Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko. The materials also mention attempts to interfere with the competition for the head of SAP. ### Parliamentary reaction and resignation of officials After the publication of the investigation, the Verkhovna Rada initiated a summons of the head of the National Bank, Andriy Pyshny, to report on the situation surrounding "Sense Bank". The decision to summon was supported by 155 members of parliament. Pyshny must report to parliament on the functioning of the financial institution and the measures taken to prevent illegal schemes. In addition, it became known about the dismissal of the Deputy Head of the President's Office, Irina Mudra, who is one of the key participants in the case. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [NABU tapes about 'Sense Bank': Hetmanets is mentioned on the recordings, the MP denies everything](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/plivki-nabu-sens-bank-zapisah-zgadali-getmantseva-1787146229.html) - Основной источник информации о записях и реакции Гетманцева. - [Operation "Forrest Gump": NABU found documents containing an anti-crisis communication plan...](https://investigator.org.ua/news-2/corruption/285816/) - Подтверждено по источнику investigator.org.ua - [Laundered 150 million for bail for a "Midas" participant: NABU released tapes of Operation "Forrest Gump"](https://focus.ua/politics/765032-operaciya-forest-gamp-nabu-obnarodovalo-zapisi-o-sheme-otmyvaniya-sredstv-video) - Дополнительная информация о схеме отмывания средств и связи с делом «Мидас». - [Operation "Forrest Gump": why Zelenskyy fired the head of his office](https://rtvi.com/news/zelenskij-uvolil-glavu-svoego-ofisa-na-fone-antikorrupczionnoj-speczoperaczii/) - Подтверждено по источнику rtvi.com ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: What is Operation "Forrest Gump"? **A:** Operation "Forrest Gump" is an NABU and SAP investigation related to corruption schemes, including an attempt to seize "Sense Bank" and money laundering. ### Q: Who is Daniil Hetmanets? **A:** Daniil Hetmanets is a Member of Parliament of Ukraine, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Finance, who denies accusations of attempting to control "Sense Bank". ### Q: What is known about the "Midas" case? **A:** The "Midas" case is linked to former Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko and a scheme to launder 150 million hryvnias through "Sense Bank".