High Anti-Corruption Court to Decide on Custody for Ex-Presidential Chief Yermak on May 12 Over $11 Million Case

Motion for Restrictive Measures Against Andriy Yermak

According to Главком: On May 12 at 4:00 PM, the High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine will hear a request to impose a preventive measure on Andriy Yermak, the former head of the Presidential Office. He is suspected of laundering UAH 460 million (approximately $11 million) linked to luxury residential construction near Kyiv.

Yermak faces allegations under Part 3 of Article 209 of Ukraine’s Criminal Code, which covers large-scale money laundering. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have formally notified him of suspicion. Reports indicate the laundered funds may be tied to corrupt practices involving the state-owned enterprise Energoatom. These resources were allegedly used to build a gated cottage community in the village of Kozyn, located in the Kyiv region.

Defense Response and Broader Implications

Ihor Fomin, Yermak’s lawyer, has dismissed the suspicion as unfounded. Yermak himself has stated he is willing to provide comments once the investigation concludes. He denies any connection to the housing cooperative "Dynasty" and refutes claims that he used the call sign "Surgeon." Under Article 62 of Ukraine’s Constitution, a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

It is worth recalling that Yermak was dismissed from his role as head of the Presidential Office in November 2025. The circumstances of the case and the charges filed require further examination within the context of Ukraine’s anti-corruption efforts.

This case holds significant weight for Ukrainian society, as it highlights the ongoing need to combat high-level corruption. Accusations against a former top official could shape public trust in state institutions and anti-corruption agencies. Continued investigations may reveal not only the scale of corrupt networks but also their impact on the national economy.

The upcoming court hearing on May 12 is just one aspect of the broader legal challenges facing Andriy Yermak. Recently, he was officially charged in connection with a substantial money laundering case involving UAH 460 million. For more details on the charges and implications of this significant case, see our previous report on Yermak's formal charges.