Ukrainian officials have opened a probe into alleged bribery at state nuclear company Energoatom. Photo: AP PHOTO

Ukraine's government has suspended Justice Minister German Galushchenko, the prime minister said, amid an investigation into corruption in the energy sector.

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Ukrainian authorities charged seven individuals in relation to an alleged $US100 million ($A153 million) kickback scheme involving senior energy officials that has caused public anger and focused attention on Kyiv's battle against corruption.

Galushchenko, who had previously served as energy minister, was the subje

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