Ukraine’s authorities are considering revoking Timur Mindicz’s citizenship amid a high‑profile corruption probe involving state energy firm Energoatom, after his alleged role in a bribery scheme.
Citizenship Under Question
Ukraine’s authorities are assessing whether revoking Timur Mindicz’s citizenship would hinder an ongoing investigation or any future legal actions. President Zelenski will decide only after receiving legal advice. Officials said that stripping citizenship would not shield him from prosecution.
Mindicz’s Escape
On 10 November, Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Special Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) launched “Project Midas,” targeting corruption in the energy sector. Mindicz, a former business partner of President Zelenski, is accused of colluding in a fraud scheme that forced Energoatom contractors to pay 10–15 % commissions to keep contracts. He allegedly acquired at least $100 million, fled abroad before arrest, and is reportedly in Warsaw.
Sanctions and Possible Consequences
On 13 November, President Zelenski signed a decree imposing sanctions on Timur Mindicz and Oleksandr Zukerman, both high‑profile suspects who fled Ukraine. The sanctions, issued by the National Security and Defence Council, block assets and prohibit business activities on Ukrainian territory for three years, with potential extension. The measures were applied to Mindicz as an Israeli citizen, raising questions about his legal status.