"NABU said in a post on social media on November 10 that the investigation has been ongoing for 15 months with some 1,000 hours of audio recordings gathered. "The activities of a high-level criminal organization have been documented," the bureau said. "Its members have built a large-scale corruption scheme to influence strategic enterprises in the public sector, in particular JSC 'Energoatom,' NABU said."
"Parliamentary deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak confirmed that searches are being conducted at Energoatom and at the residence of former Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko, who is currently justice minister. The home of businessman and co-owner of the Kvartal 95 studio Timur Mindich was also reportedly searched. While Ukraine has been lauded for making strides to rein in corruption, Western governments, anti-corruption watchdogs, and analysts say more work is needed to root out graft."
NABU and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office are conducting a large-scale operation to expose corruption by a high-level criminal organization in the energy sector. The probe has lasted 15 months and has amassed about 1,000 hours of audio recordings documenting the group's activities. Investigators say members built a large-scale corruption scheme to influence strategic public enterprises, notably JSC Energoatom. Searches were carried out at Energoatom and at the residence of former Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko, now justice minister, and at the home of businessman Timur Mindich. Western governments and watchdogs warn corruption risks remain high amid the war; earlier reporting found luxury assets linked to a senior customs chief's family.
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