Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in his evening address on November 10, emphasized the importance of combating corruption in the energy sector. He stressed that effective actions against abuses must be a priority for government agencies and energy companies.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Investigation of Large-Scale Corruption in the Energy Sector
Zelensky noted that “Energoatom” currently provides the largest share of energy generation in Ukraine, and transparency in the company’s operations should become a core value. The President highlighted the need for a clear procedural response for all those involved in creating corrupt schemes in the energy sector and called for convictions in the relevant cases.
“The inevitability of punishment is necessary. ‘Energoatom’ currently provides the largest share of energy generation for Ukraine. Cleanliness in the company is a priority. The energy sector, every industry, everyone who built ‘schemes’ must receive a clear procedural response. Convictions must happen,” he stated.
The head of state urged the government to work closely with the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and law enforcement agencies to achieve concrete results in the fight against abuses.
Details of the Investigation from NABU
Today, NABU, together with the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, conducted a large-scale operation to expose corruption in the energy sector. According to the bureau, the activities of a “high-level criminal organization” were documented, and over 70 searches were conducted with the participation of all NABU detectives. The main scheme involved systematically receiving illegal benefits from “Energoatom” contractors amounting to 10-15% of the contract value.
It was also reported that a former deputy head of the State Property Fund, who later became an advisor to the Minister of Energy, and a former law enforcement officer who held the position of executive director for physical protection and security of the company were involved in implementing the criminal scheme. Meanwhile, NABU has not disclosed who exactly led this organization.
According to MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak from the “Golos” faction, searches took place both at the premises of “Energoatom” and at the former Minister of Energy Herman Halushchenko, who currently holds the position of Minister of Justice. The Ministry of Justice did not comment on these reports.
Additionally, it became known that NABU detectives conducted searches at the businessman and co-owner of the “Kvartal 95” studio, Timur Mindich. Currently, the connection between these cases has not been officially confirmed.