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Ukraine's NABU Investigates Kickback Scheme Amid Power Crisis

11/10/2025

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The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) is investigating a kickback scheme involving Energoatom, alleging Timur Mindich is linked to President Zelenskyy.
Mindich reportedly fled before the raid.
NABU says a criminal gang forced Energoatom's partners to pay 10-15% kickbacks to maintain supplier status in the market.
Protests in July prompted a reversal to restore NABU's independence.
Russia's attacks have damaged Ukraine's power infrastructure, causing widespread outages.

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The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) is investigating a kickback scheme involving Energoatom, alleging Timur Mindich is linked to President Zelenskyy.
Mindich reportedly fled before the raid.
NABU says a criminal gang forced Energoatom's partners to pay 10-15% kickbacks to maintain supplier status in the market.
Protests in July prompted a reversal to restore NABU's independence.
Russia's attacks have damaged Ukraine's power infrastructure, causing widespread outages.