US EditionFormer Ukrainian minister detained by anti-corruption authorities while trying to leave the country
The investigation targets a $100 million kickback scheme involving state nuclear contracts and has led to multiple resignations, including two energy ministers and a presidential chief of staff.
- 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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Following the investigation into the Midas case in Ukraine that began in 2024, former minister Herman Galushchenko was arrested while attempting to escape. Herman Galushchenko, the former energy minister in Ukraine, is charged with corruption linked to Energoatom for 760 million 480 thousand pesos. Herman Galushchenko is arrested on the Midas case while attempting to escapeThe Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Agency (NABU) confirmed Herman Galushchenko…
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