The “Midas” case goes beyond Ukraine: the suspects may be put on Interpol’s wanted list

The main figures in the anti-corruption case “Midas” may be put on the international wanted list. Documents for this have already been sent to Interpol, confirmed the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office of Ukraine.

This was reported in a comment to Ukrinform by the head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office Oleksandr Klymenko. It concerns businessmen Timur Mindich and Oleksandr Tsukerman, whom the investigation considers key participants in the corruption scheme.

When directly asked whether documents had been sent to declare them wanted via Interpol, Klymenko briefly replied: yes, they have been sent. However, there is no information yet on whether the so-called “red notice” has been issued.

The head of the SAP separately explained an important point that often escapes public discussion. Information about a “red notice” does not always immediately appear on the Interpol website. There is a closed period when the search is already active but not officially displayed in open sources. This effectively means that the process can be initiated without a public signal.

The “Midas” case is one of the largest anti-corruption operations in recent years. In November, it was jointly announced by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the SAP. According to the investigation, at the center of the scheme is the systematic receipt of undue benefits from Energoatom contractors.

The investigation claims that the size of the “kickbacks” ranged from 10% to 15% of the contract value. According to NABU, the money was distributed within an organized structure built around the energy sector.

The case materials also mention former Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Oleksiy Chernyshov and his wife Svitlana Chernyshova. Their names are mentioned in the context of the so-called “Mindich tapes,” which became one of the starting points of the investigation.

Law enforcement agencies are particularly focused on the fact that Timur Mindich currently resides in Israel. According to the Ukrainian side, he does not intend to return to Ukraine. Ukrainian sanctions have already been imposed against him, but an international legal pressure mechanism could significantly change the situation.

If Interpol indeed activates the search, it will take the “Midas” case to a new level — not only anti-corruption but also international legal. For the figures involved, this means a sharp narrowing of maneuvering space, including the risks of arrests when crossing borders and restrictions on financial operations.

It is precisely such scenarios — where Ukrainian investigations directly intersect with Israel, international law, and global institutions — that are increasingly in the focus of NAnews — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency, capturing how local corruption cases become part of a larger international agenda.