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NABU Raids Galushchenko and Energoatom in Expanding Energy Corruption Probe

Investigators describe a 15-month inquiry built on extensive audio evidence following a recent extradition in an alleged Energoatom embezzlement case.

Overview

  • Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau and specialized prosecutor’s office announced a large-scale operation targeting suspected graft in the energy sector.
  • Lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak said searches were conducted at the premises of former energy minister Herman Galushchenko and at state nuclear operator Energoatom.
  • Ukrainian media reported morning searches at businessman and Kvartal 95 co-owner Timur Mindich, with some outlets saying he left Ukraine hours beforehand.
  • Authorities say the probe spans roughly 15 months and includes about 1,000 hours of audio recordings, with further details to be released later.
  • It has not been disclosed whether the reported actions involving Mindich are legally connected to the searches linked to Galushchenko.