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Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Raid Targets Ministers, Business Ties

11/11/2025

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On November 10, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine searched the homes of Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko and Timur Mindich, co-owner of Kvartal 95 and former Zelensky business partner, in Operation Midas.
The operation targets a high-level criminal network involved in corruption and money laundering in the energy sector.
Mindich reportedly fled Ukraine before the searches.
NABU alleges the group took bribes from Energoatom contractors totaling 10–15% of contract values.

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Story summary

On November 10, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine searched the homes of Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko and Timur Mindich, co-owner of Kvartal 95 and former Zelensky business partner, in Operation Midas.
The operation targets a high-level criminal network involved in corruption and money laundering in the energy sector.
Mindich reportedly fled Ukraine before the searches.
NABU alleges the group took bribes from Energoatom contractors totaling 10–15% of contract values.