US EditionFormer Ukrainian minister detained by anti-corruption authorities while trying to leave the country
- 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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A former Ukrainian energy minister was arrested in connection with a major corruption scandal while attempting to leave the country, authorities reported this Sunday. The Ukrainian anti-corruption office (NABU) said its detectives “arrested the former energy minister as part of the Midas case,” referring to a comprehensive investigation into corruption in Ukraine’s energy sector that caused a major political crisis last year. “The initial invest…
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