Ukraine Orders Audit of All State Enterprises After Nuclear Energy Graft Scandal Erupts

Two high-ranking officials of the Zelenskyy administration have resigned in connection with the scandal.
Ukraine Orders Audit of All State Enterprises After Nuclear Energy Graft Scandal Erupts
A general view of the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant, in Varash, Rivne region of Ukraine, on Sept. 10, 2023. Roman Plilipey/AFP via Getty Images
Bill Pan
Bill Pan
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Ukraine is launching a sweeping anti-corruption audit of all state-owned companies amid an investigation into an alleged graft scheme involving the nation’s primary nuclear energy producer.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced the decision on Nov. 13, saying that Kyiv is preparing a “comprehensive” set of measures covering every state-owned enterprise, including those in the strategically sensitive energy sector.