In 2025, Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) reported that a 15-month investigation code-named "Midas" alleged a high-level criminal organization systematically extracted illicit benefits equal to approximately 10%–15% of contract value from contractors of strategic state-owned enterprises, including contractors for the state-owned nuclear company Energoatom.
November 12, 2025
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Findings reported by Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies from the 'Midas' investigation.
A 2025 Ukrainian anti-corruption probe referred to as 'Operation Midas' reported that contractors for the state-owned nuclear company Energoatom allegedly paid 10–15% kickbacks, totaling about $100 million, to secure government contracts.
November 12, 2025
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Core findings from a multi-month anti-corruption investigation conducted by Ukrainian authorities.
Energoatom is the state-owned nuclear power company of Ukraine.
November 12, 2025
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Identification of Energoatom as a government-owned entity responsible for nuclear power assets.
Energoatom is Ukraine's state-owned nuclear power company.
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Provides electricity generation via nuclear power in Ukraine.