W Kiev was detained by the Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine, who accepted a bribe of $500,000. The detainee is Alexander Chejło, 1 of the deputy energy minister Herman Hałuszczenko. The case has sparked broad media and public interest, putting Ukraine's fight against corruption in the energy sector at stake.
Disclosure of Corruption Schemes
The safety Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the National Anti-Corruption Office of Ukraine (NABU) in cooperation with the Minister of Energy revealed a complex corruption scheme, which was organised by the Deputy Minister of Energy. "The SBU and NABU, with the support of the Minister of Energy of Ukraine, revealed a large-scale corruption strategy which was organised by his deputy. As a consequence of comprehensive actions, the Deputy Minister of Energy was detained in Kiev in connection with a bribe of half a million dollars," SBU announced in the Communication.
Corruption mechanism
According to the findings, the official, utilizing his powers, promised the Heads of State Enterprises in the Lviv-Wołyń Coal Basin to supply mining equipment from mines on the front line in the Donetsk Oblast. Taking advantage of the hard situation in the front region, He demanded a bribe for the evacuation of specialized mining equipment.
Evacuation of Mining Equipment
In spring, the Ministry of Energy received an application for evacuation of equipment from mines in the area of Pokrowska in the Donetsk Oblast, which became the main section of the front. alternatively of carrying out his duties, the Deputy Minister began demanding money for carrying out the equipment. This situation shows how profoundly rooted corruption is in any sectors of state administration.
Arrests and Consequences
Together with the Deputy Minister, 3 another persons were detained who participated in this activity. Participants are facing imprisonment for up to 12 years and confiscation of property. This case is another example of the fact that Ukrainian anti-corruption services are ready to act and make hard decisions in the fight against corruption at the highest levels of power.
Summary
The arrest of Alexander Chejła, Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine, for accepting a bribe of $500,000 is another step in the fight against corruption in Ukraine. This case shows the scale of the problem and the determination of Ukrainian services to destruct corruption from the state administration. This event could have far-reaching consequences for the Ukrainian energy sector and the country's anti-corruption policy.
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Corruption on a giant scale. Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine detained for accepting a bribe of $500,000