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Ukraine Suspends Justice Minister as $100 Million Energoatom Graft Probe Widens

The move follows watchdog findings that contractors were forced to pay 10–15% kickbacks funneled through a Kyiv laundering hub.

Overview

  • Anti-corruption agencies said five suspects are detained and seven have been formally notified of suspicion after coordinated raids under Operation Midas.
  • Prosecutors identified businessman Timur Mindich as the alleged organizer of the scheme, and investigators say he fled abroad shortly before searches began.
  • Searches were carried out at Energoatom and at Justice Minister German Galushchenko’s residence, and the ministry said he is cooperating with investigators.
  • The government dismissed Energoatom’s supervisory board and ordered an urgent audit in response to the allegations involving the state nuclear operator.
  • NABU and SAPO say the case is built on 15 months of work and extensive recordings documenting kickbacks laundered through a central Kyiv office, with about $100 million tracked.