Supreme Anti-Corruption Court Lifts Electronic Monitoring for Yermak but Extends Other Legal Restrictions

Current Status of Andriy Yermak

According to 5 канал: The Supreme Anti-Corruption Court has extended various legal restrictions on Andriy Yermak, the former Head of the Presidential Office, for an additional 60 days. However, the court decided not to continue his obligation to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet, following a medical expert’s assessment that such a measure posed serious health risks to Yermak. Yermak served as the Head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office until his dismissal in November 2025 amid allegations of money laundering linked to the construction of the 'Dynasty' cottage community near Kyiv.

Yermak’s Next Steps

After stepping down, Yermak expressed a desire to join the Armed Forces at the front lines. Instead, he shifted his focus to legal work, becoming a lawyer involved with the 'Advocate+' initiative, which offers free legal aid to military personnel. The Supreme Anti-Corruption Court imposed a pre-trial restriction on Yermak, ordering his detention with the option of bail set at 140 million hryvnias. This amount was paid within a few days. However, DEJURE Foundation reports indicate that the funds were collected through convicted bribers and shell companies.

The case remains under judicial supervision, with Yermak’s future actions likely to influence developments in this high-profile legal matter and his position within Ukraine’s justice system. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges in promoting transparency and accountability within government institutions, as well as the broader difficulties the Ukrainian judiciary faces in combating corruption. Observers and authorities alike will closely follow the progress of Yermak’s case as a key barometer of reform efforts in Ukraine.