News about investigations

According to Bloomberg Intelligence, companies with Trump-family financial ties or White House relationships could face the greatest investigation risk if Democrats control at least one chamber in 2027. Crypto, defense and technology are among the most exposed sectors. Ahead of Tuesday's vote, lawmakers have already expressed interest in more than 200 companies, including through letters to Apple, Alphabet, Meta and Oracle. The article includes an interview with Nathan Dean, Senior US Policy Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence.

NBU Governor Andriy Pyshny said that searches by NABU and SAPO at the central bank's premises found nothing indicating violations by him or any NBU employee. In a Facebook post on Wednesday evening, he said he would continue his duties, citing a court ruling that the criminal proceedings concern neither NBU activities nor his official role. He said he respects the anti-corruption agencies and is ready to cooperate fully with the investigation within the law. Earlier, NABU searched NBU premises and the residence of one employee, with no one detained and no charges announced; the NBU said it will provide more details after the procedural actions are completed and continues operating as usual.

On October 12, several sales agents of Bảo Tín Minh Châu (BTMC) came to request the return of their assets. In its response, BTMC said that on March 25, 2026, the Hanoi Police Investigation Agency (PC03) seized goods and raw materials at the company's business premises for verification and investigation, including assets belonging to BTMC and its agents. These goods are still being verified and processed by competent authorities, and the company has not received any official notice on the plan or timing for their return. BTMC said it will coordinate with the relevant parties and authorities, support agents within its responsibilities under contracts and the law, and announce official information when available.