The High Anti-Corruption Court in Ukraine has placed former Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko in custody for two months after charging him with serious corruption-related offenses. The bail was set at Hr 200 million, equivalent to approximately $4.6 million, reflecting the severity of the allegations involving the state nuclear power company, Energoatom. This case is being cited as one of the most significant graft scandals of President Zelensky's tenure, encompassing a network of accusations that has troubled the current regime.

Halushchenko and eight other individuals have been implicated in money laundering and organized crime, with the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) spearheading the investigation. One of the notable figures charged includes Timur Mindich, described as a close associate of President Zelensky, suggesting that the investigation touches high-level politics and could have major implications for the current government. Halushchenko has publicly refuted the charges, labeling them as