Raids on Andriy Yermak’s Residence
Ihor Fomin, the lawyer representing former head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, has confirmed that the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) conducted three separate searches at Yermak’s apartment. Yermak has been formally notified of suspicion in a case involving the laundering of UAH 460 million, which investigators allege may be tied to corruption schemes linked to 'Energoatom.' According to the inquiry, these funds were reportedly used to build an upscale cottage community in the village of Kozyn, located in the Kyiv region.
Searches also took place at the homes of Yermak’s psychologist and his father. During the apartment raid, NABU detectives seized a toothbrush and bottles of water. Fomin remarked, 'The NABU detective knows better where things are placed in Yermak’s apartment.' He further argued that the suspicion against his client regarding the laundering of UAH 460 million in connection with the luxury construction project near Kyiv is unfounded.
Case Status and Investigation
On May 12, the High Anti-Corruption Court declined to impose a preventive measure on Andriy Yermak, despite prosecutors requesting pre-trial detention with an alternative bail of UAH 180 million. The case, comprising 16 volumes each averaging 250 pages, continues to be investigated. In July and October of last year, investigative journalists published reports on the construction of cottages in Kozyn, drawing significant public scrutiny.
Andriy Yermak has denied any involvement with the 'Dynasty' cottage community and stated that he will only provide detailed comments after the investigation concludes. In 2012, the companies 'KO Kompani' and 'Bloom Development' purchased the property complex of the 'Soniachna' recreation center in Kozyn—spanning 4.24 hectares—for UAH 2.4 million. In July 2019, the village council sold the land to the tenant company for UAH 9 million. In August 2025, NABU launched a new investigation into the laundering of assets, adding fresh momentum to this already complex case.
This case is part of a broader landscape of anti-corruption probes in Ukraine, which have recently garnered increased attention from both the public and international partners. Raids on high-ranking officials signal a serious commitment by law enforcement to combat corruption at all levels and may shape public perceptions of state institutions.
The ongoing investigation underscores that issues of money laundering and corrupt practices remain pressing concerns for Ukrainian society.
As the investigation unfolds, the recent developments surrounding Andriy Yermak's alleged involvement in a luxury construction scandal have raised numerous questions. For a deeper understanding of the circumstances leading to the issuance of a suspect notice and the broader implications of this case, you can read more about the 460 million UAH elite construction case.