February 16, 2026
Ukraine’s ex-energy minister Herman Halushchenko arrested and charged with money laundering after attempting to leave the country
Ukraine’s former energy minister Herman Halushchenko has been served with a notice of suspicion on allegations of money laundering and participation in a criminal organization, a statement published on the Telegram channel of Ukraine’s Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) announced
TL;DR
- Herman Halushchenko, former Ukrainian Energy Minister, was arrested while trying to leave the country.
- He is suspected of money laundering and participation in a criminal organization.
- A foundation was registered in Anguilla to attract investments, with companies in the Marshall Islands and trust in Saint Kitts and Nevis created to conceal involvement.
- Halushchenko's ex-wife and four children were beneficiaries of these companies.
- Approximately $7.4 million, along with Swiss francs and euros, was transferred to accounts linked to Halushchenko's family through Swiss banks.
- Funds were used for education at Swiss institutions and investments.
- The case is linked to an ongoing investigation into embezzlement in the energy sector involving businessman Timur Mindich.
- Several other public officials and businesspeople are also named as suspects in related investigations.