Ukraine prosecutors say former energy minister is suspect in kickback case


Ukrainians protest against a newly passed law, which curbs independence of anti-corruption institutions, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 23, 2025. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo

KYIV, Feb 16 (Reuters) - ⁠A Ukrainian former energy minister has been detained ⁠as a suspect in a high-profile kickback case ‌for crimes such as moneylaundering and participation in criminal activity, anti-graft prosecutors said on Monday, but did not name him.

Ukraine's previous ​two energy ministers resigned amid fallout ⁠from the so-called "Midas" case, ⁠centred on an alleged $100-million kickback scheme at the state ⁠atomic ‌agency that ensnared senior officials and business elites, including a former associate of President ⁠Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

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