Corruption in 'Energoatom': how much each Ukrainian household overpays every month

Investigation of corruption schemes in 'Energoatom'

In Ukraine, an investigation is underway into the corruption schemes in the state company 'Energoatom' related to bribery. Experts believe that this may be part of a campaign to prepare the enterprise for privatization. On November 10, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau announced an operation codenamed 'Midas'. Investigators uncovered the activities of an influential criminal group that demanded bribes in 'Energoatom'.

It has been established that contractor companies were offered to pay from 10% to 15% of the contract value. This indicates systemic corruption, which can significantly influence the financial expenses of the state and Ukrainian citizens. Members of the supervisory board of 'Energoatom' receive astronomical salaries while Ukrainian families bear additional costs.

The impact of corruption on Ukrainian households

Expert Oleg Popenko calculated that corruption in 'Energoatom' costs each household about 20 hryvnias per month for electricity. In total, Ukrainian families pay up to 100 hryvnias monthly due to corruption schemes. Against the backdrop of a corruption explosion in 'Energoatom', the Ministry of Economics suddenly proposes to privatize a stake in the state company. Authorities are forming a clear narrative: 'Look, the state is an inefficient owner, they steal there.'

Moreover, calls for increased accountability for those managing state companies are being made.

“Want to manage a state company? Be ready to answer with your own property if you miss the embezzlement of billions”

- experts note. They also emphasize that 'we all pay a 'corruption tax'.

Among the figures associated with the situation, we can highlight:

• Oleg Popenko - Head of the Union of Consumers of Utility Services
• Timur Mindich - leader of the scheme, co-owner of the studio 'Kvartal-95'
• German Galushchenko - former Minister of Energy
• Rustem Umerov - ex-Minister of Defense

The situation in 'Energoatom' raises concerns, and further investigation may shed light on the scale of corruption schemes within the company.

The investigation of corruption schemes in 'Energoatom' underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in the management of state enterprises in Ukraine. In the context of an economic crisis and rising energy resource prices, the fight against corruption becomes critically important to ensure financial stability for every Ukrainian. Further steps by the authorities regarding privatization and control over state companies may have a significant impact on the energy sector and the well-being of the population.