Ukraine — Operation Midas: Criminal scheme involved kickbacks of up to 15% from contracts

“The main focus of the criminal organization’s activities was the systematic receipt of illegal benefits from Energoatom’s counterparties in the amount of 10% to 15% of the value of contracts. In particular, Energoatom’s counterparties were imposed conditions for paying kickbacks for avoiding blocking payments for services provided/products delivered or deprivation of supplier status. This practice […]