"Today, while crossing the state border, NABU detectives have detained the former Minister of Energy as part of the Midas' case, the NABU said in a statement. It did not name Galushchenko in its statement, but he served as the country's energy minister last year and resigned in November. Initial investigative proceedings are ongoing, carried out in accordance with the requirements of the law and court sanctions. Details to follow, the NABU added."
"SAPO's investigators say Galushchenko helped Mindich manage illicit financial flows in the energy sector, while contractors working with Energoatom were forced to pay bribes of 10 to 15 percent to avoid losing contracts or facing payment delays. Ukraine's previous two energy ministers had resigned amid the fallout from the scandal, which also claimed the job of Zelenskyy's chief of staff. The two ministers and the chief of staff have all denied wrongdoing."
German Galushchenko, Ukraine's former energy minister, was detained by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) while attempting to cross the state border. NABU detained him as part of the Midas case and said initial investigative proceedings are ongoing under legal and court sanctions. Galushchenko resigned in November amid a major energy-sector corruption scandal. Prosecutors allege a $100 million money-laundering scheme orchestrated by businessman Timur Mindich, with Galushchenko accused of helping manage illicit financial flows. Contractors working with state nuclear operator Energoatom allegedly paid 10–15% bribes to retain contracts or avoid payment delays. Several ministers and the presidential chief of staff resigned; all have denied wrongdoing. Anti-corruption drives continue amid Ukraine's EU accession push.
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