Ex-Minister Solskyi's Detention Extended Until July 10 by Court Order

Detention of Mykola Solskyi Extended

According to Главком: A court in Khmelnytskyi has extended the pretrial detention of former Agricultural Policy Minister Mykola Solskyi until July 10. Solskyi is suspected of large-scale fraud involving grain manipulation and money laundering. An alternative bail of 63.7 million hryvnias has been set, but the detention will remain in effect until a decision on the bail is made. The investigation in this case has been extended until September 27.

Solskyi, who has been held in the Khmelnytskyi pretrial detention center since late March 2026, is one of the suspects in the case. Two directors of the company 'Volytsia Agro' are also under investigation. On March 27, 2026, Solskyi was officially named as the alleged organizer of a scheme in which the suspects attempted to sell 7,000 tons of non-existent corn.

Agricultural Policy Sector Challenges

The investigation covers two episodes: fraud under martial law (Part 5 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code) and money laundering (Part 2 of Article 209 of the Criminal Code). As of early May, similar investigations involving officials from 'Volytsia Agro' are ongoing in other regions.

The court stated that 'only a preventive measure in the form of detention can ensure the proper procedural behavior of the suspect.'

If bail is posted, Solskyi will be required to comply with several conditions:

• Appear before the prosecutor, investigator, investigating judge, and court upon first request;
• Not leave his place of residence without permission;
• Avoid communicating with witnesses;
• Hand over his foreign passports for safekeeping.

The case of Mykola Solskyi highlights serious issues in Ukraine's agricultural policy and oversight of business operations, particularly under martial law. Given the scale of the alleged fraud, this could undermine trust in the agricultural sector and its stakeholders. The ongoing investigation underscores the need for legality and transparency in this critical area of the economy.

As the legal proceedings against Mykola Solskyi continue, it's essential to understand the broader implications of his case on Ukraine's agricultural sector. Recent reports indicate that the former minister's detention conditions and the substantial bail amount have raised concerns about the integrity of agricultural operations during martial law. For a deeper insight into his current custody situation and the surrounding circumstances, you can read more about the details of his detention and bail.