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German Galushchenko Arrested: Ukraine’s former Energy Minister German Galushchenko has been detained. It is being told that he was caught when he was trying to flee the country. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, or NABU, said that its spies stopped them on Sunday while crossing the state border.
Authorities did not disclose the name in their statement, but Ukrainian media identified the captured man as a former minister. NABU said that the preliminary investigation is ongoing and this investigation is being conducted in accordance with the law and the terms of the court. More information will be given in this matter soon.
Had already resigned in corruption case
Galushchenko was the country’s Energy Minister for many years. But he resigned from the post in November last year after being accused of corruption. He was among the many ministers who resigned in 2025. NABU had exposed an alleged money laundering conspiracy in the country’s energy sector. Investigative agencies believe that this conspiracy was carried out by a close aide of President Volodymyr.
Investigation on $100 million deal
According to investigators, senior officials and middlemen took personal benefits from energy sector deals. Contracts related to government nuclear operators are also said to be included in this. According to the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Office i.e. SAPO, this investigation is related to a scheme worth 100 million dollars. It is alleged that inflated contracts were awarded and illegal payments were made. This scheme was prepared by businessman Taimur Mindich.
What are the charges against Galushchenko
Investigative agencies say that Galushchenko helped Timur Mindich to handle illegal money transactions in the energy sector. It is alleged that the contractor was forced to pay 10 to 15 percent bribe. Officials have also said that the earnings were laundered and sent abroad.
increased pressure amid war
This matter has come to light at a time when Ukraine is facing attacks from Russia. The country’s energy infrastructure is constantly under target. It is alleged that during the difficult times of war, some officers took advantage of this sector, which has increased resentment among the people. Many other big names have also come forward in this case. These include former Deputy PM Oleksiy Chernyshov, who has been arrested. Whereas about Taimur Mindich it is being said that he has left Ukraine. Authorities have not filed any charges against President Zelensky.