Vadym Stolar Faces 300 Million Hryvnia Bail in Femida Corruption Case, Ordered by Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court

Bail Set for Vadym Stolar

According to Рубрика — Суспільство: The High Anti-Corruption Court has set a bail amount of 300 million hryvnias for Member of Parliament Vadym Stolar in connection with the 'Femida' case. Stolar was not detained. The hearing to determine his preventive measures took place on September 11. The court imposed several procedural obligations on him, including:

• appearing when summoned by NABU detectives, prosecutors, or the court;
• remaining within Ukrainian territory unless granted permission to leave;
• notifying authorities of any change in residence;
• avoiding contact with specified individuals;
• refraining from visiting certain locations.

Additionally, Stolar must surrender his international travel passports to the Central Interregional Department of the State Migration Service in Kyiv and Kyiv region. These restrictions and duties will remain in effect until November 11, covering the duration of the pre-trial investigation.

Background on Vadym Stolar’s Case

Vadym Stolar serves as a Member of Parliament, previously affiliated with the Party of Regions and elected in 2019 under the Opposition Platform - For Life (OPZZh). Before Russia’s large-scale invasion, Stolar left Ukraine but returned in January 2023. Investigations by Bihus.Info have revealed his close business ties to Viktor Medvedchuk in the construction sector and his involvement with controversial Kyiv development projects linked to former Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak.

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) conducted two special operations, 'Forrest Gump' and 'Femida', which exposed a criminal organization allegedly involving parliamentarians, officials from the Presidential Office and Ministry of Justice, judges, and hackers. The 'Forrest Gump' operation on August 19, 2026, included searches of Stolar and Irina Mudra, deputy head of the Presidential Office. A discovered document outlined an anti-crisis communication plan concerning the Verkhovna Rada’s Temporary Investigative Commission. The operation also investigated the origin of 150 million hryvnias reportedly used as bail for former Minister Herman Halushchenko.

The prosecutor identified 13 individuals implicated in the 'Forrest Gump' and 'Femida' cases. Evidence suggests the criminal group’s primary objective was to seize valuable real estate and other assets through illegal control over business entities.

Stolar’s prosecution forms part of a wider anti-corruption initiative in Ukraine targeting high-level illicit schemes. These investigations highlight systemic governance and judicial reforms urgently needed to restore public trust in state institutions. Ensuring thorough inquiry and accountability for corruption remains critical for Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the rule of law.

Stolar's legal troubles come in the wake of his recent return to Ukraine after facing serious allegations abroad. For a deeper understanding of his situation and the charges he is confronting, you can read more about his return amid these criminal accusations here.