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

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 subject of investigative actions, his ministry said on Tuesday.

It did not specify whether this was in relation to the energy corruption case investigated by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau.

Galushchenko agreed with the government's decision, saying "suspension for the duration of the investigation is a civilised and appr

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