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Zelenskyy Orders Rapid Overhaul of State Energy Companies After Corruption Scandal

The move seeks to restore oversight following a probe that exposed up to $100 million in Energoatom graft.

Overview

  • Ukraine will set the conditions for a new supervisory board at Energoatom within a week, with a full executive shake-up to follow.
  • Leadership changes are also planned at Ukrhidroenergo, the gas transmission operator, and Naftogaz, alongside comprehensive financial audits.
  • Authorities have paused or reviewed some procurements and recruitments, including the tender to lead the gas pipeline operator, pending checks.
  • NABU says it uncovered a criminal scheme tied to energy protection works, and the justice and energy ministers have left their posts.
  • Investigators report at least two suspects fled abroad, including Zelenskyy associate Tymur Minditsch, as media describe the affair as the largest since the war began.