Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Ukraine anti-graft chief expects new charges in corruption case
Ukraine's top anti-corruption officer, Semen Kryvonos, said more charges are expected in a big corruption case.
This case involves a $100 million scheme at the country's nuclear power agency.
It has already led to the firing of two ministers and changes in the energy sector.
The public is very angry because of power outages caused by Russian attacks.
Investigators are also looking into other cases, including the building of defensive structures.
The case has caused a big political crisis, with calls for stronger action against corruption.
Ukraine's anti-corruption chief expects new charges in a major corruption case involving a $100 million kickback scheme at the state nuclear power agency.
The case has already led to the dismissal of two ministers and an overhaul of the energy sector management.
Public anger is widespread due to power outages caused by Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy system.
Investigators are reviewing thousands of hours of wiretaps and tracking illicit financial flows.
Over 10 additional cases involving the construction of defensive fortifications are also being investigated.
- Who
- Ukrainian authorities, including the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU)
- What
- Investigation into a high-level corruption case involving a $100 million kickback scheme at the state nuclear power agency
- When
- The case was unveiled earlier this month, with ongoing investigations
- Where
- Ukraine
- Why
- To address widespread public anger and political pressure, and to uncover further illicit activities
- Alleged Scheme
- Kickback scheme at state nuclear power agency
- Agency Involved
- National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU)
- Key Figure
- Semen Kryvonos (Head of NABU)
- Impact
- Two ministers dismissed, energy sector overhaul
- Public Reaction
- Widespread anger due to power outages from Russian attacks
- Additional Cases
- Over 10 cases involving construction of defensive fortifications