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Ukraine’s ex-energy minister arrested while trying to cross border

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFPFebruary 15, 2026 at 08:35 PM
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Ukraine's former Energy Minister, German Galushchenko, was arrested on February 15, 2026, by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) while attempting to cross the country's border. Galushchenko, who resigned in November 2025, is implicated in the "Midas" case, an alleged $100 million money-laundering scheme within the energy sector. The scheme was allegedly orchestrated by businessman Timur Mindich, with Galushchenko accused of assisting in managing illicit financial flows. Investigators believe contractors working with Energoatom were forced to pay bribes to avoid contract loss or payment delays. The scandal has previously led to the resignation of two other energy ministers and Zelenskyy's chief of staff.

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Energoatom 40% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×260% Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) 60% Timur Mindich ×265% Ukraine ×780% National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) ×485% German Galushchenko ×590%

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corruption 90% energy sector 80% arrest 70% money laundering 60% anti-corruption bureau 60% border crossing 50% german galushchenko 50% bribes 40%

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