NABU recorded four ministers in the case of embezzlement of millions of dollars in Ukraine's energy sector
Kyiv • UNN
During the investigation of the scheme to embezzle 100 million dollars in the energy sector, NABU recorded four ministers of the Ukrainian government of different periods. Two of them, including Herman Halushchenko, are still involved in the case.
During the investigation into the embezzlement scheme in the energy sector, through which, according to the investigation, $100 million was "laundered," employees of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) recorded four ministers of the Ukrainian government from different periods.
This was stated on the "UP.Chat" program by Oleksandr Abakumov, head of the NABU detective group who participated in this investigation, as reported by UNN.
Details
During a conversation about the details of a large-scale anti-corruption investigation, in which businessman Timur Mindich is a suspect, NABU detective Oleksandr Abakumov reported that a number of Ukrainian ministers, both former and current, are involved in the case of embezzlement in the energy sector.
I won't say much, but I'll put it this way. In various situations during the investigation of this criminal proceeding, we recorded 4 ministers of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
Separately, he explained the practice, which was called "barrier" and the imposition of conditions for paying "kickbacks" to avoid blocking payments.
A scheme called the "barrier" was introduced. A moratorium on the possibility of suing Energoatom in court for work performed or goods supplied. This was used to pressure suppliers of goods – "we want to - we won't pay you.. you won't do anything."
"Are two (ministers) currently involved?" - the program host asked.
Also (others) are being evaluated for evidence or actions they have taken.. But it is important to note that these are not all four current ministers
Addition
Regarding the involvement of government representatives in the case, People's Deputy from the "Holos" faction Yaroslav Zhelezniak also spoke, noting that the case involves Herman Halushchenko, the current Minister of Justice, who was appointed Vice President of Energoatom in May 2020, and since 2021 has held the position of Minister of Energy of Ukraine. Zhelezniak said that in their discussions, the participants in the case mentioned Svitlana Hrynchuk, who took over as Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine in September 2023.
"Also one of the members of the NEURC. The spectrum is wide," Zhelezniak added.
The People's Deputy from the "Holos" faction explained that currently "we have at least two people in the government who are involved in this story."
Still (involved). These are people who are responsible for energy. This story with the moratorium on the execution of proceedings – Mr. Halushchenko directly participated in it, demanding that this decision be made
Recall
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine confirmed investigative actions in the criminal proceedings involving Minister of Justice Herman Halushchenko. The Minister provides full assistance to law enforcement agencies for an objective investigation.