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Former Ukrainian Energy Minister Detained in $100M Scandal

2/15/2026

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Herman Halushchenko, the former Ukrainian Energy Minister, was detained on February 15 by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) while trying to leave the country.
The detention is part of the Midas case, an energy-sector probe.
Halushchenko is linked to alleged kickbacks and has been under investigation since November 2025.
The scandal has prompted resignations, including Halushchenko, with $100 million misappropriated from Energoatom and other state enterprises.

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Story summary

Herman Halushchenko, the former Ukrainian Energy Minister, was detained on February 15 by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) while trying to leave the country.
The detention is part of the Midas case, an energy-sector probe.
Halushchenko is linked to alleged kickbacks and has been under investigation since November 2025.
The scandal has prompted resignations, including Halushchenko, with $100 million misappropriated from Energoatom and other state enterprises.