Ex-Energy Minister Halushchenko’s Legal Restrictions Extended by Ukraine’s Highest Anti-Corruption Court Despite Bracelet Denial

Extension of Herman Halushchenko’s Legal Obligations

According to 5 канал: The Highest Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine has extended the procedural restrictions on former Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko for an additional two months, partially approving a request from the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO). However, the court declined to renew the order requiring him to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet. Halushchenko faces charges in the 'Midas' case, accused of involvement in a criminal organization and money laundering. This ruling follows an investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and SAPO, which uncovered a corruption scheme in the energy sector amounting to approximately $100 million.

Conditions Imposed on the Accused

According to the court’s decision, Halushchenko must comply with several restrictions:

• Appear upon request before NABU detectives, SAPO prosecutors, investigative judges, and the court.
• Remain within Kyiv and Kyiv region unless authorized by NABU detectives and SAPO prosecutors.
• Notify NABU detectives and SAPO prosecutors of any changes to his residence.
• Avoid contact with specified individuals.
• Surrender all passports and documents allowing travel outside Ukraine.

The investigative judge refused to extend the electronic monitoring requirement. "The detailed reasoning behind this decision will be included in the full court ruling, which will be accessible in the Unified Register of Court Decisions," the Highest Anti-Corruption Court’s press service announced.

Halushchenko has been formally charged under Part 2 of Article 255 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine for participation in a criminal organization and under Part 3 of Article 209 for legalization (money laundering) of proceeds obtained through criminal activity. On November 10, 2025, NABU and SAPO revealed the corruption scheme in the energy sector, implicating several high-ranking officials and business figures. Among those accused of orchestrating this scheme are former Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov and businessman Timur Mindich, co-owner of the entertainment studio 'Kvartal 95.'

This case is part of a broader investigation into widespread corruption networks in Ukraine involving significant sums and senior officials. The ongoing NABU and SAPO inquiry could have far-reaching effects on the nation's political and business environments, potentially strengthening anti-corruption institutions and boosting public confidence. Such high-profile cases attract attention not only domestically but internationally, impacting Ukraine’s reputation in the global fight against corruption.