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Oleg Sukhov
ReporterOleg Sukhov is a reporter at the Kyiv Independent. He is a former editor and reporter at the Moscow Times. He has a master's degree in history from the Moscow State University. He moved to Ukraine in 2014 due to the crackdown on independent media in Russia and covered war, corruption, reforms and law enforcement for the Kyiv Post.
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Former asset recovery chief seen near money laundering office used in Ukraine's biggest graft case, news outlet says
by Oleg Sukhov
The back office is being investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) as part of the Energoatom case, the biggest corruption investigation during President Volodymyr Zelensky's presidency.

Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream sabotage case to be extradited to Germany within 10 days, official says
by Oleg Sukhov
Late on Nov. 19, Italy's Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling in favor of extraditing the suspect, Serhii Kuznetsov.

As corruption scandal hits, Zelensky's party lawmakers side with opposition, demand answers, powers
Some lawmakers from President Volodymyr Zelensky's party called on Nov. 19 for creating a government of national unity that would include members of the opposition.
Around 10 pro-government lawmakers have allegedly signed an open letter urging the president to restore the parliament's authority and the power of the cabinet of ministers, long overshadowed by the President's Office, now embroiled in the biggest corruption scandal of Zelensky's presidency.
David Arakhamia, head of the governing S

Parliament fires justice, energy ministers implicated in Ukraine's biggest corruption scandal
by Oleg Sukhov
Halushchenko is being investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) as part of the Energoatom case, the biggest corruption investigation during Zelensky's presidency. Eight suspects have also been charged, and Timur Mindich, a close associate of President Volodymyr Zelensky, is allegedly the ringleader.

Is Zelensky finally ready to fire his notorious right-hand man, Andriy Yermak?
President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has consolidated an unprecedented level of power within Ukraine's government — wielding influence across parliament, the Cabinet, and key state institutions.
Despite his dominance, however, Yermak has remained a controversial figure, often viewed with skepticism both inside Ukraine and abroad.
Yermak's reach extends into law enforcement through trusted deputies and places him at the center of high-level diplomatic meetings, frequent

Court arrests ex-deputy prime minister in Ukraine's biggest corruption case
by Oleg Sukhov
On Nov. 11, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) Chernyshov was charged with illicit enrichment as part of a large-scale corruption case involving state nuclear power company Energoatom.

Several law enforcement agencies come under fire over alleged involvement in Ukraine's biggest graft scheme
by Oleg Sukhov
Several law enforcement agencies were lambasted by a parliamentary commission on Nov. 17 for failing to investigate their employees' alleged involvement in a large-scale corruption scheme at state nuclear power company Energoatom.
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has charged eight suspects with bribery, embezzlement, and illicit enrichment in the Energoatom case. The alleged ringleader is Timur Mindich, a close associate of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Law enforcement officials are

Ukrainian investigators seek to arrest ex-deputy prime minister in large-scale corruption case
by Oleg Sukhov
On Nov. 11, Chernyshov was charged with illicit enrichment as part of a large-scale corruption case involving state nuclear power company Energoatom.

Ukrainian anti-corruption official investigated over possible leak in Mindich case, top prosecutor says
by Oleg Sukhov
The statement follows reports that President Volodymyr Zelensky's former business partner Timur Mindich had been tipped off about possible searches and left the country beforehand.

Explainer: How is Ukraine's biggest corruption scheme linked to Russia?
by Oleg Sukhov
Suspects in a major corruption case centered around the state nuclear power monopoly Energoatom are linked to a Russian official and could have transferred money to Russia, according to audio tapes released by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU).
The NABU has charged eight suspects with bribery, embezzlement, and illicit enrichment. Among them are Timur Mindich, a close associate of President Volodymyr Zelensky, and ex-Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov.
Who is Timur Mindich, Zele

Prosecutors describe influence-peddling network in Ukraine's biggest graft case
by Oleg Sukhov
The hearings were held after the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) charged eight suspects with bribery, abuse of office, and illicit enrichment in a large-scale corruption case involving the state nuclear power company Energoatom on Nov. 11.

Energoatom corruption scheme suspects funded luxury houses for top officials, journalists say
by Oleg Sukhov
Ex-Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov was financing a construction of high-end houses near Kyiv. The money he spent was obtained through the energy corruption scheme now rocking Ukraine, the Bihus.info investigative journalism project reported on Nov. 12.

Two Ukrainian ministers implicated in major corruption scandal step down
by Oleg Sukhov
Halushchenko is being investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) as part of a large-scale corruption case into Energoatom involving Timur Mindich, a close associate of President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Everything you need to know about Ukraine's ongoing corruption scandal involving a nuclear power company and top officials
by Oleg Sukhov
The corruption probe centered around the state nuclear power company Energoatom is turning into one of Ukraine's largest political scandals on record.

Prosecutors probe possible leak as Zelensky ally reportedly flees prior to searches
by Oleg Sukhov
The probe follows reports that President Volodymyr Zelensky's former business partner, Timur Mindich, was tipped off about the possible searches and was able to leave the country beforehand.



