Overview
- Lead detective Oleksandr Abakumov said investigators recorded references to four Cabinet ministers during the Energoatom probe, without naming them because the case is ongoing.
- Journalists identified regulator Serhii Pushkar on the recordings discussing a US$20,000 transfer, and an MP said he left Ukraine on November 11 with trade media reporting he is in Warsaw on official business.
- NABU and SAPO released portions of the Operation Midas audio, capping a 15‑month investigation that included more than 70 searches and about 1,000 hours of recordings.
- The tapes capture discussions about 10–15% kickbacks from Energoatom contractors, the allocation of energy projects, and contemplated staffing changes at the ministry and the company.
- Law enforcement conducted searches tied to businessman Tymur Mindich and Justice Minister Herman Galushchenko, SAPO opened an internal inquiry into a possible pre‑trial leak, and Ukraine’s leaders urged clear legal outcomes.