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Energoatom Board Calls Special Meeting Over NABU Probe Into Alleged Kickback Scheme

The board will order an independent review to reinforce transparency during the corruption investigation.

Overview

  • NABU and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office carried out more than 70 searches, including at Energoatom offices, in a case they describe as a high-level criminal organization.
  • Investigators allege contractors were compelled to provide illicit payments equal to 10–15% of contract values connected to Energoatom procurement.
  • The supervisory board said the special meeting will also assess internal procedures and control systems to determine further actions.
  • NABU said the scheme involved a former deputy head of the State Property Fund who later became an advisor to the energy minister and a former law-enforcement officer who served as Energoatom’s security executive.
  • Ukrainian media reported searches involving businessman Timur Mindich and Justice Minister Herman Galushchenko, and NABU described laundering through an office linked to Andriy Derkach’s family that processed about $100 million.