Svyrydenko announces large-scale audit of state-owned energy companies: what and whom will be checked
13 November 2025 19:26
Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko announced an audit of all state-owned companies, especially energy companies, after NABU exposed a large-scale corruption scheme at strategic public sector enterprises, including Energoatom. She wrote about this in a telegram, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
According to the investigation, the organizers of the scheme received 10-15% of the value of contracts in the form of bribes, and the contractors imposed on them paid kickbacks. In total, approximately $100 million was laundered through an office in the center of Kyiv associated with the family of former MP Andrii Derkach.
At the moment, five suspects have been detained, and seven others have been notified of suspicion. Among them:
- Timur Mindich, who left Ukraine before the searches;
- former advisor to the Minister of Energy Ihor Myroniuk;
- dmytro Basov, executive director for physical protection and security at Energoatom;
- four “employees” of the back office for money laundering.
What the government will do
Svyrydenko noted that the dismissal of two ministers, sanctions against NABU officials and the restart of Energoatom were the first steps of the government.
The Cabinet of Ministers will also allocate UAH 1 billion to rebuild infrastructure in the frontline regions, which includes 93 communities in nine regions. The funds will be used for:
- construction and arrangement of shelters
- protection of key equipment;
- emergency rescue operations
- repair of utility networks;
- creation of fuel reserves.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the enemy continues shelling, and the government’s task is to provide light, gas and heat to every Ukrainian family.
It is expected that the supervisory boards of state-owned companies will check the state of work, especially procurement, and the government will develop a comprehensive solution for all state-owned enterprises.
Updated: Who will be inspected
According to the Prime Minister of Ukraine, the government has ordered a comprehensive audit of all major state-owned enterprises, including those in the energy and defense industries. Particular attention will be paid to procurement transparency, financial control and response to possible violations.
“The supervisory boards of Naftogaz, Ukroboronprom, Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukrhydroenergo, and state-owned banks should analyze the activities of the executive bodies of the companies within their powers. In case of violations, take additional measures to strengthen control and inform the Government. Also, to ensure a proper and immediate response to reports from law enforcement agencies regarding offenses against officials of these joint-stock companies,” Svyrydenko said.
In parallel, the State Audit Service will conduct state financial control of large public sector enterprises. In particular, the effective use of budget funds and the reliability of financial statements.
What is known about corruption at Energoatom?
on November 10, the NABU announced that it had uncovered a corruption scheme at Energoatom, which included current and former energy officials. The criminals received undue benefits from the company’s contractors in the amount of 10-15% of the value of contracts, using the so-called “barrier” scheme to control payments and the status of suppliers.
The scheme involved a former deputy head of the State Property Fund, who became an advisor to the Minister of Energy, and a former law enforcement officer, who was the executive director of physical protection at Energoatom. Law enforcement officers found that the actual management of a strategic enterprise with an annual revenue of over UAH 200 billion was carried out by unauthorized persons without formal authority.
In addition, the NABU uncovered the “Legalization” scheme, in which a Kyiv office associated with the family of former Russian MP Andrii Derkach laundered money through a network of non-resident companies. About $100 million passed through this scheme, keeping “black books” and issuing cash outside of Ukraine.
According to MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak, the members of the criminal organization identified so far include:
- former advisor to the Minister of Energy Ihor Myroniuk;
- dmytro Basov, Executive Director for Physical Protection and Security of Energoatom JSC;
- businessman and head of the criminal organization Timur Mindich;
- four people – employees of the back office for money laundering.
At the same time, NABU reported only on searches at Energoatom, without mentioning Mindich or Halushchenko.
For his part, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need for transparency at Energoatom and the inevitability of punishment for corruption schemes in the energy sector.
