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Ukraine Uncovers $100M Embezzlement Scandal in 'Operation Midas'

11/22/2025

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Ukraine's top anticorruption agencies unveiled a major embezzlement scandal involving $100 million from the state-owned nuclear power company.
Over two days, they released videos titled "Operation Midas" featuring cliffhangers and characters Che Guevara and the Professor.
The campaign began on November 10, with promotional materials on social media showing images of cash.
Oleksandr Abakumov, the lead detective, teased upcoming revelations about the ongoing investigation.

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Story summary

Ukraine's top anticorruption agencies unveiled a major embezzlement scandal involving $100 million from the state-owned nuclear power company.
Over two days, they released videos titled "Operation Midas" featuring cliffhangers and characters Che Guevara and the Professor.
The campaign began on November 10, with promotional materials on social media showing images of cash.
Oleksandr Abakumov, the lead detective, teased upcoming revelations about the ongoing investigation.