14.05.2026 11:00
Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Court has ordered the pre-trial detention of former Head of the Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, on money laundering charges. Yermak stated that despite the court setting bail at $3.19 million, he cannot be tried without detention.
Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Court has ordered the pre-trial detention of former Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, who is being tried on money laundering charges.
Andriy Yermak, a former Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine and one of the closest associates of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, appeared before a judge at Ukraine's Anti-Corruption Court. The court ordered Yermak, who is being tried on money laundering charges, to be held in custody pending trial. The court also set bail of $3.19 million for Yermak's release pending trial.
"I DON'T HAVE THAT MUCH MONEY, AND MY LAWYER WILL NOW COOPERATE WITH MY ACQUAINTANCES TO RAISE THE BAIL AMOUNT"
Yermak said, "I don't have that much money, and my lawyer will now cooperate with my friends and acquaintances to raise the bail amount. My legal team will file an appeal. We will use all legal means to ensure justice and uncover the truth."
Yermak is suspected of involvement in a money laundering activity worth approximately $10.5 million related to a luxury housing project outside the capital, Kyiv.
YERMAK RESIGNED LAST YEAR
Andriy Yermak resigned from his position last year on November 28, after the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office searched his office. During his tenure, Yermak was considered the second most powerful person in Ukraine after Zelenskyy. Yermak was also Ukraine's chief negotiator in peace talks with Russia.