Overview
- NABU and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office launched a case alleging roughly €87 million in bribes linked to the state energy sector and conducted coordinated searches.
- Energoatom, the state nuclear operator at the center of the case, confirmed raids on its offices and said it is cooperating with investigators.
- Investigators allege a businessman-led network exerted control over hiring and procurement and forced suppliers to pay illicit fees amounting to 10–15% of contract values.
- NABU says it holds thousands of hours of recorded material and has released initial audio excerpts presented as evidence.
- Local media report that named suspect Timur Minditsch, described as close to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left Ukraine shortly before the searches.