Latest Anti-Corruption Updates
Court orders in-absentia custody for Mindich in Energoatom scheme
HACC placed businessman Timur Mindich in in-absentia custody over his alleged role in an Energoatom corruption scheme. No bail was set due to lack of contact with his state-appointed lawyer. Mindich is on the national wanted list, and procedures for an international notice and his return are underway
Former Energoatom vice president Sheiko detained in Kyiv
Former acting first vice president of Energoatom Yurii Sheiko was detained in Kyiv. He is expected to be charged with embezzling over 18 million UAH and involvement in insurance contract schemes linked to Russian capital. Prosecutors and the SSU are preparing a preventive measure as the investigation continues
Court partly rejected Chernyshov’s appeal in Energoatom case
The HACC Appeals Chamber partly dismissed former minister Oleksii Chernyshov’s appeal on his preventive measure. He remains in custody until January 16 with a 51 million UAH bail option, which was previously paid. The court returned his Ukrainian passport, while the foreign passport remains seized
Bail posted for Midas case suspect Fursenko
A 95 million UAH bail was posted for Ihor Fursenko, a suspect in the Midas case, allowing his release from custody. He must wear an electronic bracelet, surrender passports, and appear to investigators. Media report the bail was paid by the company “Varus Synergy”
Yermak told NY Post he intends to go to the frontline
Former Head of the Presidential Office Andrii Yermak told the New York Post he plans to go to the frontline after resigning, citing pressure and lack of support following NABU and SAP searches. He did not disclose his future unit and stopped answering calls
NABU intends to place Mindich on international wanted list
NABU and SAP officials said that Timur Mindich, co-owner of “Kvartal-95,” is being prepared for an international wanted notice. He is already on the national wanted list, and procedures to secure his return to Ukraine are underway
NABU clarifies: Umerov is not a suspect in the Mindich case
NABU Director Semen Kryvonos and SAPO head Oleksandr Klymenko confirmed that Rustem Umerov was questioned solely as a witness in the case involving businessman Tymur Mindich. They emphasized he is neither a suspect nor an accused. Investigators are examining possible interference by Mindich in officials’ work during Umerov’s tenure as Defense Minister
Former DACK head Vovk appeals dismissal to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court’s Grand Chamber is reviewing the appeal of former DACK head Pavlo Vovk, dismissed by the HCJ for violating judicial ethics. Case materials describe his attempts to influence disciplinary bodies, pressure the HCJ and HQCJ, and obstruct their work. Vovk denies wrongdoing and claims the HCJ’s decisions were unlawful
NABU and SAPO conduct searches at Andriy Yermak’s residence
NABU and SAPO carried out searches at Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak’s home. Yermak confirmed the investigative actions and said he was fully cooperating. Journalists recorded detectives entering the government quarter, while officials have not yet specified which case the searches relate to
NABU exposed ₴140 million embezzlement in heating and water projects
NABU and SAPO uncovered a scheme that stole over 140 million UAH allocated for heating and water supply in three frontline cities of Donetsk region. The operation was led by a regional housing department head, with funds paid for fake or uncompleted works. Residents were left without heating or water, and five suspects were charged
Rustem Umerov questioned by NABU as witness in “Midas” case
NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov was questioned by NABU as a witness in the “Midas” case linked to Timur Mindich. The interview took place on November 25, with Umerov answering all investigators’ questions. The case involves an alleged bribery scheme within Energoatom contracts that also includes suspects such as former Deputy PM Chernyshov
HACC Appeals Chamber did not review Chernyshov’s appeal in Energoatom case
The HACC Appeals Chamber denied reports that it reviewed Oleksii Chernyshov’s appeal on the preventive measure in the Energoatom case, noting the ruling concerned another suspect. Chernyshov said the November 25 hearing was postponed and he learned of the decision from Facebook