Investigators from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) have announced a new suspicion against Dmytro Basov, the former Executive Director of 'Energoatom'. This decision was made as part of a large-scale investigation into a corruption scheme known as 'Midas'.
According to RBC-Ukraine, citing investigative materials, the suspect's name is not officially mentioned in the documents — in the case, he goes by the pseudonym 'Tenor'. However, sources have previously confirmed that this refers to Dmytro Basov, who held the position of Executive Director for Physical Protection and Security at the state enterprise.
Legalization of 30 Million Hryvnias
According to the investigation, between 2023 and 2025, 'Tenor' conducted a large-scale operation to legalize more than 30 million hryvnias. These funds were obtained as a result of participation in a corruption scheme within 'Energoatom'. To conceal the origin of the money, the suspect used cryptocurrency, and all acquired assets were registered in the names of close associates in an attempt to avoid exposure.
The 'Barrier' Scheme and Operation 'Midas'
The corruption scheme, which NABU and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) uncovered in the autumn of 2025, was dubbed the 'Barrier' scheme. According to the investigation, the mechanism worked as follows: 'Energoatom' contractors were forced to pay kickbacks amounting to 10–15% of the contract value.
In the event of a refusal to meet these demands, companies were threatened with payment blocks or complete exclusion from the list of suppliers. This created an artificial barrier for honest businesses and allowed the scheme's participants to siphon off significant funds.
Operation 'Midas' was launched in November 2025. During the initial stages of the investigation, detectives conducted about 70 searches, which helped expose large-scale violations in the activities of the atomic giant. The new suspicion against Dmytro Basov marks another stage in the resolution of this case.
