US EditionFormer Ukrainian minister detained by anti-corruption authorities while trying to leave the country
Herman Galushchenko was detained at the border amid a $100 million kickback probe linked to Ukraine's energy sector, a case that triggered resignations and extended investigations.
- On Sunday, NABU detectives detained Herman Halushchenko, former Energy Minister, at the state border of Ukraine as he tried to leave, announcing it as part of the 'Midas' case.
- The 'Midas' probe centres on an alleged $100 million kickback scheme at Energoatom, state atomic agency, siphoning funds during security work, investigators say.
- Records show investigators searched properties on Nov. 10 linked to Halushchenko, citing audio mentioning 'Professor' and his 'personal benefits', while Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported his detention under Article 208.
- He is being transported to Kyiv for questioning as authorities said initial investigative actions are ongoing, with eight suspects formally charged and details to follow.
- The case comes as Ukraine intensifies anti‑corruption steps to reassure partners and advance its EU membership bid, with local reports linking the scandal to Ukrenergo’s failure to install defensive bunkers amid Russian attacks and authorities targeting other senior figures in recent weeks.
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Ukraine Ex-Energy Minister Detained in Corruption Probe
A corruption scandal that has dogged Ukraine's leadership just escalated with the arrest of a former top energy official at the border, the BBC reports. German Galushchenko, who was forced out of the government last year after being named in a sweeping graft probe, was detained while trying to leave...
The former Minister of Energy of Ukraine, Herman Halushchenko, has been arrested in connection with a far-reaching corruption affair. For him, the handcuffs clicked on the weekend when he tried to leave the country. Halushchenko is accused of, among other things, money laundering and involvement in a criminal association, as the prosecutor's office for the fight against corruption announced on Monday.The authority did not give a name, however, i…
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The Independent (US)Ukraine’s ex-energy minister arrested while attempting to leave country
Ukraine's previous two energy ministers resigned amid fallout from the so-called ‘Midas’ case
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