Mindich lost the chance to stay in Ukraine: Zelensky's ally left before the NABU search
10.11.2025Game of Thrones: UP sources reveal details of the escape of the co-founder of “Kvartal 95” and a new twist in the high-profile case
On the morning of November 10, the events surrounding “Mindichgate” took on a new intensity. Timur Mindich, a well-known businessman, friend and ally of President Zelensky, left Ukraine just a few hours before the search by NABU detectives. This was reported by “Ukrainian Truth” sources in political and law enforcement circles.1It is known that Mindich previously became a key figure in the investigation of large-scale corruption, and now he is the epicenter of a powerful scandal that continues to shake the presidential team.
Operational details: how did you manage to leave the country and who warned Mindich?
“Mindich left the country at night, a few hours before the searches,” the source told the Ukrainian News Agency. Law enforcement sources say that NABU was preparing investigative actions immediately after collecting evidence, but the key figure in the investigation managed to leave Ukraine. An official comment from NABU has not yet been made public – it is known that the bureau is working to clarify the circumstances of the departure.1.
Among commentators in the media and on social networks, the opinion is growing: Mindich could have been warned by "his people" from internal affairs bodies or even government offices. This information coincides with previous scandals surrounding the leakage of data about future special operations - experts do not rule out "shuttle agreements" against the backdrop of political pressure.
The context of “Minditchgate”: suspicion status, criminal cases, ties to the OP and business empire
Already in the summer, anti-corruption authorities were preparing to suspect Mindich in a number of episodes: from dealings with state contracts and oil and gas schemes, to participation in shadow deals in the energy market and state procurement of FPV drones. NABU and SAPO detectives managed to document Mindich's stay in an apartment at the same address where Zelensky celebrated his birthday a few years ago1Currently, investigators are checking offshore companies in the British Virgin Islands, a British company, and the involvement of an unknown “Sugarman” — a possible accomplice in the scams through schemes with the Odessa Port Plant.
In addition to the corruption trail, the businessman is also suspected of money laundering - this has already been reported by American publications with reference to the FBI investigation into Mindich's international dealings and affiliated structures. It is still unknown where the person in question is. According to several versions, he could have left for Israel or Europe.
Political reaction: the president, NABU, and society
The scandal surrounding Mindić's escape has caused an explosion of discussion on social networks and in political circles: part of society sees this as "covering up for their own interests" and a failure in the work of law enforcement. Others emphasize that corruption in wartime and failure to fulfill one's own promises regarding "equality of all before the law" could cost the president serious ratings.1.
The press service of the President's Office is not giving any official explanations at the moment. NABU has hinted that the investigation is ongoing and "lessons have been learned." At the same time, this is not the first case in Ukrainian history when key suspects leave the country under strange circumstances shortly before investigative actions.
Media and public outcry: anger, irony, issues of trust
Thematic comments from Ukrainians are already full of irony and anger: “Everything is permitted to God’s chosen ones. Now look for the wind in the field,” they write on Facebook and Telegram. On the Ukrainian Truth forum, memes about a “planned escape” and the lack of real political will to fight corruption among the “president’s friends” appear.
Some recall cases involving Poroshenko's entourage (the Svynarchuk case), drawing parallels with previous escapes of former officials to Europe and Israel.
The UP editorial office also publishes analytics about "Mindichgate" and the person involved's contacts with lobbyists from the Federal Reserve, and former deputy Zheleznyak recalls financial scams abroad.
Forecasts and possible scenarios
Lawyers suggest that Mindić's extradition will be complicated by dual citizenship, international nuances, and bureaucracy. Lawyers insist that there is no evidence of a crime, and the public demands a transparent investigation — from the sources of the leak to the search for allies among Western partners.
Now, “Minditchgate” is becoming a symbol of a new phase — not only a corruption scandal, but also a political one with repercussions for international investors, partners, and ordinary citizens.
Sources
- Ukrainska Pravda: Mindich fled the country shortly before the search – UP sources (10.11.2025)
- Ukrainian Pravda: Mindichgate? The story of the same friend of the president (06.11.2025)
- Mind.ua: Financial scams, offshore, international footprint (2025)
- Exclusive materials from Telegram channels, Facebook, and UP forums
