Overview
- Prime Minister Julia Swyrydenko announced after an extraordinary cabinet session that Herman Halushchenko was removed from his duties pending investigation.
- Anti-corruption agencies reported a 15-month probe that uncovered a large scheme in state energy procurement and protection works, with five arrests and seven suspects named.
- Prosecutors identified Tymur Mindich, a co-owner of Kvartal 95, as the key suspect controlling the accumulation and laundering of funds, and investigators said he left Ukraine shortly before the searches.
- Authorities allege Halushchenko, formerly energy minister, received personal benefits from Mindich for influence over money flows, and the prime minister said his voice is heard on an investigative audio recording.
- The government dismissed the supervisory board of Energoatom, and domestic leaders warned the scandal threatens Ukraine’s credibility with partners during wartime.