Top Energoatom official released after being detained for bribery

NAEC “Energoatom” fired Oleksandr Skopych, director of control and audit work and compliance policy, after he was detained by law enforcement officers for accepting a bribe of 100,000 hryvnias. About this reported press service of the company.
The statement emphasizes that the suspicion brought against Skopych is not related to his activities at Energoatom. However, due to public outcry and violations of the company’s internal anti-corruption rules, on September 30, 2024, by order of acting head of the board Petr Kotin, Skopych was dismissed from his position.
“Energoatom” also emphasized that the company has an effective system of combating corruption and abuse. In particular, all purchases are made through the Prozorro system, which ensures full transparency of the processes, and the tender documentation is subject to thorough review.
“All purchases are carried out strictly in accordance with current legislation through the Prozorro system, which guarantees full transparency and openness of the processes. In the event of violations during procurement, official investigations are immediately appointed at the Company, based on the results of which appropriate personnel and disciplinary decisions are made.”, – the company noted.
If violations are detected during procurement, the company immediately conducts official investigations, based on the results of which appropriate personnel and disciplinary measures are taken.