Former Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko has been apprehended while trying to exit the country for Poland, associated with a major anti-corruption investigation. Reports indicate that he was removed from the Kiev-Warsaw night train after Ukrainian border authorities received a notification about his identity, linking him to an ongoing corruption probe. The detention aligns with actions taken by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), who are leading the investigation into alleged corrupt practices involving significant financial kickbacks. The allegations suggest that Galushchenko is linked to a $100 million kickback scheme orchestrated by a close associate of President Vladimir Zelensky, raising serious concerns about corruption at high levels of the Ukrainian government. NABU confirmed that priority investigative actions are now in progress following Galushchenko's arrest. The involvement of prominent government figures in such corruption cases highlights the ongoing challenges Ukraine faces in battling systemic corruption, a significant issue affecting transparency and governance in the country. The implications of this arrest could be far-reaching, not only affecting Galushchenko’s political career but also stirring public sentiments regarding corruption within the Ukrainian leadership as the country strives to demonstrate accountability and integrity in government operations. Lawmaker Aleksey Goncharenko has noted the seriousness of the situation, pointing to the need for robust measures to combat corruption effectively in Ukraine amid external pressures for reform and the ongoing war against Russia.