The Public Anti-Corruption Council under the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has reacted to new materials in the “Midas” case and stated possible links between former Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, businessman Timur Mindich, and the company Fire Point.
Source: PRYAMYI
The statement notes that serious but officially unverified information has recently appeared in the public domain.
“The public has received unverified but significant evidence of links between Umerov, Mindich, and the company Fire Point,” the statement says.
According to anti-corruption bodies, Timur Mindich may be considered the de facto owner of the company. The council notes that he may be either one of the beneficiaries or the sole ultimate owner.
If these data are confirmed in court, Fire Point could lose the right to supply products to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as Mindich is under sanctions.
The statement also mentions possible risks of providing false information about the company’s ownership structure.
“We are dealing with a complex, multi-layered problem: de jure Mindich has no relation to the company, but de facto society is already convinced of these links,” the council stressed.
The council also pointed to risks for defense capability, since Fire Point’s products are used at the front. At the same time, it emphasized the need to balance stable supplies with reducing corruption risks.
The statement further notes that Umerov’s actions may show signs of abuse of power and disclosure of state secrets, while Mindich’s actions may indicate possible abuse of influence.
In this regard, the Anti-Corruption Council called for personnel decisions, including the suspension of Rustem Umerov from his position as Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council.
It was also proposed to consider partial nationalization of Fire Point to ensure stable supplies for the army and minimize corruption risks.
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