Ukraine’s anti-graft agency investigates alleged corruption in energy sector • FRANCE 24 English

Its infrastructure has been under constant fire since the start of Russia’s invasion. Now, Ukraine’s energy sector also faces inquests from within. The country’s anti-corruption agency is accusing national nuclear power provider Energgo Atom of siphoning over hund00 million through a series of illegal kickback schemes. Energam is a key company that provides more than 50% of Ukraine’s energy. It is very important that the investigation is conducted transparently and openly and all individuals if proven guilty will face zero tolerance for corruption. Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau says it uncovered the highlevel criminal scheme over the span of a 15-month investigation. It alleges Energam forced contractors to pay kickback fees of up to 15% or risk losing their supplier status. The accusations have stoked fresh public anger at a time of widespread power outages in Ukraine and have placed the country’s president under renewed scrutiny. Earlier this year, Wimir Zalinsky signed a law that severely restricted the power of Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies before making a U-turn following mass popular protests. Faced with the latest allegations, the Ukrainian president vowed to crack down on any form of graft. Effective measures against corruptions are urgently needed. Punishment must be inevitable. There must be convictions and government officials must work for law enforcement agencies to achieve results. Two of Ukraine’s opposition parties on Monday filed parliamentary motions to oust part of Zilinsk’s cabinet over the corruption scandal.

Ukraine’s anti-corruption bureau said it was investigating the country’s energy sector on Monday (November 10), alleging a $100 million kickback scheme involving the state nuclear power company.
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3 comments

  1. honestly people are sick of Zelensky and Putin together… unfortunately there isnt a clear replacement right now.. but there will be Maidan 3 and 4 if needed if these clowns think they can keep doing this

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