The High Anti-Corruption Court in Ukraine is set to announce its decision regarding the bail request for Andriy Yermak, the former head of the President’s Office, on May 14 at 9:00 AM. This follows a hearing that began on May 12, where Yermak faces allegations related to the laundering of 460 million hryvnias linked to luxury construction projects near Kyiv.
The prosecution is seeking a detention order for Yermak, with an alternative bail set at 180 million hryvnias. Prosecutor Valentina Grebenyuk argued that Yermak possesses sufficient resources to evade justice, noting that he holds four diplomatic passports, the latest expiring in 2030.
During the proceedings on May 13, Yermak contested the accusations, claiming he could not afford the bail amount. “I definitely do not have that kind of money; I only have what is recorded in my declaration,” he stated during a break in the court session.
Yermak’s defense team is requesting that the court impose a bail amount within legal limits and allow him unrestricted movement within Ukraine, citing potential impacts on his work as a lawyer.
On May 11, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) announced the dismantling of an organized group involved in laundering 460 million hryvnias through the construction of a luxury residential complex in Kozyn, Kyiv region. The investigation revealed that the group had been active from 2021 to 2025, constructing four private residences and a communal spa area on approximately eight hectares of land.
Yermak is among several individuals implicated in the case, including a former deputy prime minister and a businessman linked to a criminal organization uncovered during a special operation in November 2025. His attorney, Ihor Fomin, has denied any involvement by Yermak in the alleged money laundering, suggesting that the situation is influenced by public pressure.
In November 2025, President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Yermak’s resignation amid an investigation that included a search of his office. Following the search, Yermak expressed his readiness to face any consequences, asserting his integrity. Additionally, MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak mentioned that Yermak was identified as “Ali Baba” in NABU recordings related to the Midas case, where he allegedly directed efforts to undermine NABU detectives.
The High Anti-Corruption Court in Ukraine is expected to rule on the bail request for Andriy Yermak, who faces serious allegations of money laundering. The prosecution has requested a significant bail amount, while Yermak's defense argues against the charges and seeks to limit restrictions on his movement.