Bail money has been posted for suspects in the corruption case involving “Energoatom”.
The High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine has received bail for two suspects in the corruption case involving “Energoatom”. Bail payments of 25 million UAH and 12 million UAH were made, respectively. Despite this, the accused remain under procedural obligations.
According to the Anti-Corruption Court, the bail was posted for Lesia Ustymenko and Liudmyla Zorina, who are suspected of being part of an illegal “back office” for the company “Energoatom”. Subsequent procedures include wearing electronic bracelets and restrictions on leaving Kyiv and the surrounding region without permission. Zorina’s lawyer confirmed that her release is expected on November 14, although it was earlier reported on the morning of the 13th that funds for bail were lacking. Prosecutors had initially demanded bail set at 15,140,000 UAH.
On November 13, the court completed the determination of preventive measures for all suspects in operation “Midas”. The largest bail amount — 126 million UAH — was set for Myroniuk, former advisor to the Energy Minister Halushchenko. The main suspects in the case, Tymur Mindych and Tsukerman, are currently outside the country; sanctions have been imposed against them by the National Security and Defense Council, blocking their assets.
| Figure | Bail Amount (UAH) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lesia Ustymenko | 25,000,000 | Procedural obligations |
| Liudmyla Zorina | 12,000,000 | Release expected |
| Myroniuk | 126,000,000 | Suspect |
Judicial actions in the field of corruption in Ukraine remain a crucial direction in strengthening legality and combating financial crimes. Mindych and Tsukerman, who are abroad, continue to evade justice, and sanctions have been imposed on them by the National Security and Defense Council. Experts indicate that these cases may have significant implications for Ukraine’s image on the international stage, particularly in the context of anti-corruption efforts.
