Suspect in major Ukrainian energy corruption case released to house arrest after nearly a year in custody

Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court eased the restrictions on Ihor Myroniuk, identified by investigators under the codename "Rocket" in the so-called Midas corruption case, Transparency International Ukraine reported on November 6, citing the court's decision.

Myroniuk had spent longer in pretrial detention than any other suspect in the case. He must now wear an electronic monitoring bracelet while under house arrest.

The court changed his detention conditions because the maximum permitted period of custody during the investigation had expired, according to Transparency International Ukraine.

Myroniuk was first detained on November 12, 2025, with bail initially set at 126 million hryvnias. The amount was subsequently reduced several times, reaching 25 million hryvnias in October 2026.

Prosecutors previously argued that he posed a risk of destroying evidence, alleging that he had attempted to destroy documents and discard his phone during a search.

The Midas investigation concerns an alleged kickback scheme involving contractors working with Energoatom, Ukraine's state-owned nuclear power company. Investigators say participants demanded payments of 10% to 15% of contract values.

Myroniuk has denied involvement in the activities of the Energy Ministry and Energoatom.

The change in his detention conditions does not amount to an acquittal or a dismissal of the allegations against him.