Ukraine's government suspends justice minister amid energy corruption investigation
Justice Minister German Galushchenko suspended amid probe into $100 million kickback and money laundering scheme tied to state nuclear company Energoatom, officials said.
- Ukraine's prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko said that justice minister German Galushchenko has been suspended amid a corruption scandal in the country's energy sector.
- Galushchenko said he supports the government's decision to suspend him and that he will defend himself in court.
- The investigation involves accusations that the former energy minister received personal benefits from an ally of President Volodymyr Zelensky in exchange for control over money flows in the energy sector.
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$100 Million Ukraine Corruption Scandal: Zelensky Ally Flees to Israel Amid Police Raids.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Ukrainian security forces raided the apartment of businessman Timur Mindich, a close associate of President Volodymyr Zelensky, as part of a $100 million corruption investigation. Mindich fled the country hours before the raid. Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko has also been targeted, and is now suspended as the investigation unfolds.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Timur Mindich, President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s National A…
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