Ukraine's ex-energy minister detained while attempting to leave country

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A former energy minister in Ukraine has been detained while attempting to leave the country, authorities have said. German Galushchenko, who was forced out of his government role last year after being among officials named in a corruption scandal, was reportedly apprehended while on a train leaving Ukraine. It is unclear where he intended to travel to. He was one of several government figures implicated in an alleged $100m (£75m) embezzlement scheme in November. The scandal threatened to engulf

Ex-Energy Minister Arrested Trying to Flee Ukraine https://www.kyivpost.com - 15.02.2026 13:09

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Ex-Energy Minister Arrested Trying to Flee Ukraine https://www.kyivpost.com - 15.02.2026 13:09