Court Proceedings for Andriy Yermak
The High Anti-Corruption Court is currently deliberating on a preventive measure for former Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak. The judge has retired to the deliberation room to reach a decision, with the ruling scheduled to be announced on May 14 at 9:00 AM. Yermak is suspected of laundering UAH 460 million related to an elite construction project near Kyiv. The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) is requesting pretrial detention with an alternative bail set at UAH 180 million.
On May 13, the High Anti-Corruption Court extended the hearing regarding the selection of a preventive measure for the former head of the Presidential Office. No decision was reached on May 12. The case file comprises 16 volumes, each averaging 250 pages. Yermak's lawyer, Ihor Fomin, stated that the defense is requesting a postponement due to insufficient time to review the materials.
Case Details
Prosecutors allege that Andriy Yermak is involved in laundering funds tied to corruption schemes surrounding the construction of a cottage village in the village of Kozyn, Kyiv region. The cottages were built on a 4.24-hectare plot of land, purchased in 2012 by the companies KO Kompani and Bloom Development for UAH 2.4 million. The land was owned by the Kozyn settlement council, which leased it to Bloom Development LLC for 49 years. In 2019, the council sold the plot to the tenant company for UAH 9 million.
- In July and October of last year, investigative journalists published two articles about the cottage construction in Kozyn, mentioning former Vice Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov and individuals under his control.
- In August 2025, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) launched a new investigation into the laundering of assets on an especially large scale.
Andriy Yermak has denied any involvement in the 'Dynasty' cottage village, emphasizing that 'justice must be independent and free from outside influence.' He also stated that he is 'ready to provide detailed comments only after the investigation is complete.' Lawyer Ihor Fomin considers the suspicion against his client to be unfounded.
This case is significant in the context of Ukraine's anti-corruption efforts, as it involves high-ranking officials potentially linked to corrupt practices. The outcome of this trial will not only impact Yermak's career but also public trust in anti-corruption agencies and the broader justice system. The proceedings have sparked public debate about transparency and judicial independence in Ukraine, underscoring the societal importance of this process.
The ongoing investigation into Andriy Yermak's alleged involvement in laundering UAH 460 million has raised significant concerns, particularly following recent developments. As reported, three raids at his apartment by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau shed light on the extensive nature of the case, highlighting the complexities surrounding the luxury construction project in Kozyn. This backdrop adds urgency to the court's deliberations on Yermak's preventive measures.