Ukraine demands Israel extradite suspects in high-profile 'Midas' case

Ukraine's anti-corruption prosecutor's office is awaiting Israel's response to an extradition request for Timur Mindich and Alexander Tsukerman, suspects in the 'Midas' case. Both hold Israeli passports. In autumn 2025, NABU uncovered a corruption scheme in the energy sector involving extortion from Energoatom's contractors (10-15% of contracts). Mindich left Ukraine before searches and was later found in Israel. Zelensky imposed sanctions, and the suspects are wanted.

Ukraine's Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office is awaiting Israel's response to an official extradition request for Timur Mindich and Alexander Tsukerman, suspects in the high-profile 'Midas' case. This was stated by the head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, Oleksandr Klymenko. The documents have been sent to Israel's competent authorities, but no response has been received yet. Both wanted individuals hold Israeli passports. In autumn 2025, NABU detectives conducted searches at businessman Mindich's premises and at Minister Herman Halushchenko's. Mindich left Ukraine a few hours before the searches. NABU announced the dismantling of a corruption scheme in the energy sector involving extortion from Energoatom's contractors in the amount of 10-15% of contract values. President Zelensky imposed sanctions against Mindich and Tsukerman, and they were put on the wanted list. In December, it became known that Mindich was in Israel. Mindich had long-standing ties with Zelensky and owned a stake in the 'Kvartal 95' studio. Ukrainian authorities continue to seek extradition.