What is known about the operation 'Forrest Gump'
On August 19, 2026, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) carried out a special operation called 'Forrest Gump' aimed at exposing a criminal organization. During the searches at the people's deputy Vadim Stolar and the deputy head of the President's Office Irina Mudra, NABU detectives discovered a document containing a crisis communication plan regarding the work of the Temporary Investigative Committee of the Verkhovna Rada.
NABU published a 47-second video fragment capturing conversations of the alleged participants of the scheme. According to the agency, the released recording may relate to the transfer of money. The operation concerns not only Irina Mudra and Vadim Stolar but also former deputy Maxim Nikitas, officials of the Ministry of Justice, and representatives of 'Sens Bank'.
Key figures of the case
Vadim Stolar, who was elected to the Verkhovna Rada from the currently banned party 'Opposition Platform – For Life', and Irina Mudra, who holds the position of deputy head of the President's Office, have become key figures in this case. As sources indicate, the document found during the searches contains 'communication steps and messages aimed at responding to the public situation surrounding the work of the TSC - the investigators'.
The 'Forrest Gump' operation underscores the activity of anti-corruption bodies in Ukraine and their commitment to investigating possible abuses at high state positions. The list of figures involved, according to ZN.UA, includes:
- Irina Mudra
- Vadim Stolar
- Maxim Nikitas
- Officials of the Ministry of Justice
- Representatives of 'Sens Bank'
This special operation indicates that Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies continue their vigorous fight against corruption schemes at the state level, involving high-ranking officials in the investigations. The discovered documents and recordings may serve as crucial evidence in the case, potentially influencing the further political situation in Ukraine, especially in the context of the fight against corruption in public structures.
The 'Forrest Gump' operation is part of the overall strategy of NABU and SAP in combating corruption at high state positions. It is important to note that such actions by anti-corruption bodies underscore their dedication to investigating criminal schemes that may have serious consequences for Ukrainian society. Details about this special operation and its main figures can be found in our news about the searches at people's deputy Stolar and the deputy head of the OP.