Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities uncovered a bribery scheme worth about USD 100 million involving people in the inner circle of power
Justice & Anti-CorruptionUkraine
- Omissions
- Some outlets (e.g. RFE/RL) put the amount siphoned off at about USD 112 million, so 'about 100 million' is the official NABU/SAPO characterisation rather than a precise final total.
- The investigation concerns the state energy company Energoatom and alleged kickbacks from contractors; the link to the 'inner circle of power' rests on suspect Timur Mindich, Zelenskyy's former business partner, and an ex-energy minister, not on a court conviction — the proceedings were ongoing at the session date.
- The claim correctly notes that the scheme was uncovered by Ukraine's own anti-corruption bodies, which is relevant context against narratives that such bodies are ineffective.
- Sources
- SecondaryReutersUkraine's anti-corruption bureau said it was investigating the country's energy sector on Monday, alleging a $100 million kickback scheme
- SecondaryReutersUkrainian authorities charged seven individuals on Tuesday in relation to an alleged $100 million kickback scheme involving senior energy officials
- SecondaryAl JazeeraInvestigators said Energoatom's contractors were forced to pay bribes of 10 to 15 percent to avoid losing contracts or facing payment delays.
- SecondaryRFE/RLThe scandal, also known as Mindichgate, centers on allegations that about $112 million was siphoned off from state nuclear power generator Energoatom