Former Head of President's Office Accused of Laundering 460 Million UAH Through Luxury Real Estate

Allegations Against Andriy Yermak

According to Главком: Andriy Yermak, who previously served as the head of the Presidential Office, is under suspicion for laundering over 400 million UAH in connection with an upscale construction project near Kyiv. Investigators claim Yermak sought advice from astrologer Veronika Anikiyevych regarding appointments to government positions. Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have formally notified Yermak of the charges, which involve the legalization of 460 million UAH potentially tied to corrupt schemes linked to 'Energoatom.'

Investigation Details

According to the investigation, Anikiyevych, a 51-year-old Kyiv resident, used a separate phone to communicate with Yermak. She describes herself as an astrology consultant and has been registered as a private entrepreneur since 2024. Her business profile includes providing other individual services. Anikiyevych graduated from Kherson State Technical University with a degree in 'financial analysis, control, and management.'

Prosecutors allege that Yermak corresponded with a contact labeled 'Veronika Feng Shui Office' and sent Anikiyevych the birth dates of candidates for state positions. Prosecutor Valentyna Grebenyuk stated during the case:

“He seeks advice on appointing the Minister of Health, the current minister. Regarding the appointment of Oleh Tatarov as Deputy Head of the Presidential Office... Also regarding the appointment of Ihor Lysyi as Head of the State Management of Affairs.”

Anikiyevych was actively involved in appointment-related processes. For instance, on November 30, 2025, two days after Yermak's resignation, she wrote in a chat: 'The question is not where Yermak went, but where we are going as a country.' During a search on May 11, authorities seized Anikiyevych's iPhone 12, which was used to communicate with a contact named 'Andriy 2025.'

The case against Yermak spans 16 volumes, each with 250 pages. SAPO requested a preventive measure of pre-trial detention for Yermak, with an alternative bail set at 180 million UAH. However, on May 12, the High Anti-Corruption Court did not impose any preventive measure. Yermak's lawyer, Ihor Fomin, stated that the charges are unfounded. Yermak himself denied any involvement with the 'Dynasty' cottage complex being built in the village of Kozyn, Kyiv region, which investigators allege was funded through laundered money.

Journalists published reports about the construction of cottages in Kozyn in July and October of the previous year. In August 2025, NABU launched a new investigation into the legalization of assets related to this project. Specifically, in 2012, the companies 'KO Kompani' and 'Bloom Development' purchased the property complex of the 'Sonyachna' recreation center in Kozyn for 2.4 million UAH, with the land plot covering 4.24 hectares. The plot was leased to 'Bloom Development' LLC for 49 years, and in July 2019, the village council sold the plot to the tenant company for 9 million UAH.

This case underscores the severity of corruption risks within Ukraine's state structures, particularly regarding appointments to key positions. The use of unconventional methods, such as consulting astrologers, has sparked public outcry and raises questions about the professionalism of those holding high office. Furthermore, the NABU and SAPO investigation points to potential systemic issues in public financial management, which require urgent resolution to restore public trust in state institutions.

As the investigation unfolds, the implications of Yermak's alleged connections to luxury real estate and high-profile appointments raise significant concerns about corruption in Ukraine's political landscape. For further insights into this scandal and the details surrounding the elite construction case, read more about the suspicions against Andriy Yermak.