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Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Bureau Searches Energoatom, Justice Minister’s Home in Energy Graft Probe

NABU describes a 15-month investigation supported by about 1,000 hours of audio evidence.

Overview

  • NABU and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office said they are conducting a large-scale operation targeting corruption in the energy sector.
  • Investigators searched the residence of Justice Minister Herman Galushchenko, who previously served as minister of energy.
  • Searches were also carried out at state nuclear operator Energoatom as part of the ongoing case.
  • NABU says the probe documented a high-level criminal organization that influenced strategic state-owned enterprises, including Energoatom.
  • An Atomenergomash deputy director general was exposed for soliciting an unlawful benefit, and SAPO declined to comment as further details are pending.