NABU uncovered a corruption scheme in the energy sector: million-dollar bribes and arrests

Everything that happened this week can be read in the news digest from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau. From November 10 to 14, 2025, the following events were thoroughly examined:

Operation 'Midas' and the exposure of the organization

Operation 'Midas' revealed a high-level criminal organization operating in the energy sector. In particular, the exposure of a money laundering scheme and the suspicion of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine in illegal enrichment were considered.

Suspects and preventive measures

Several individuals who played a key role in the criminal organization were taken under suspicion, including an executive director, a minister's advisor, and a chief accountant. A petition was also submitted to the court for the detention of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine.

Other events and results

In addition, cases against other officials were sent to court, and agreements were made to plead guilty in exchange for financing drones. The results of NABU and SAP's work for October 2025 were also published.

This digest describes the main events that occurred this week, simplified and made easy for readers to perceive.