Operation ‘Midas’: All you need to know about anti-corruption investigation in Ukraine

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Operation ‘Midas’: All you need to know about anti-corruption investigation in Ukraine  Ukraine’s ongoing anti-corruption investigation can turn into the biggest political scandal since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion as Kyiv is rushing to reassure the people and Ukraine’s western partners that the fight against corruption remains its biggest commitment.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/15/operation-midas-all-you-need-to-know-about-anti-corruption-investigation-in-ukraine  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00Mythical King Midas could turn anything into gold. A useful trick, isn't it?

00:07But in Ukraine, a new operation Midas is not a myth.

00:11It's a corruption scandal infuriating Ukrainians,

00:14coming as Russia launches unprecedented strikes on the energy system,

00:19leaving millions facing a dark winter.

00:22It's in that context that Ukraine's anti-corruption bureau, Nabu,

00:26has announced a massive takedown.

00:28Nabu reports that $100 million in funds was laundered.

00:32The money was allegedly collected by demanding 10-15% bribes

00:36from contractors at Energoatom, Ukraine's state nuclear company.

00:41It was a massive operation that took 15 months and 1,000 hours of audio recordings.

00:47But the story is not that simple.

00:49In Kyiv, even the watchdogs are being watched.

00:52In July, Ukraine's state security service, the SBU, launched raids on Nabu.

00:57suspecting Russian infiltration.

01:00Nabu claimed this was an attempt to eliminate its independence, sparking street protests.

01:06Days later, parliaments restored the watchdogs' independence.

01:10The European Commission says this bust proves the anti-graft bodies work.

01:14But with the watchdogs fighting each other, it leaves Brussels with one question.

01:19Who's guarding the guardians?

01:21How are you guarding the guardians?

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