Andriy Yermak, the former head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, is currently held in a detention center as he faces allegations of money laundering linked to the construction of the “Dynasty” cooperative near Kyiv. A court ruling on May 14 mandated his detention, allowing for bail, which has been secured but remains unprocessed due to bank closures.
Yermak’s lawyer, Ihor Fomin, confirmed that the bail amount will be processed once banking operations resume.
As of May 14, a total of 14,500,666 hryvnias has been pledged for Yermak’s bail by three individuals, with contributions ranging from 666 hryvnias to 8 million hryvnias. Notably, the largest contribution of 8 million hryvnias came from Roza Tapanova, director of the National Historical Memorial Reserve “Babyn Yar.”
Additionally, attorney Serhiy Syvyriba, a former partner at the Asters law firm, contributed 6.5 million hryvnias. Reports indicate that Syvyriba and Yermak were classmates. Ukrainian actor and producer Hryhoriy Hryshkan also made a symbolic contribution of 666 hryvnias, though he did not elaborate on his decision.
Fomin verified the identities and amounts of the contributors, reiterating that Yermak remains in custody.
On May 15, it was reported that former Ukrainian national football team coach Serhiy Rebrov contributed 30 million hryvnias towards Yermak’s bail.
Yermak was officially charged on May 11 by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAP) under Article 209 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which pertains to the legalization of assets obtained through criminal means by an organized group.
The potential penalties for this charge include imprisonment for 8 to 12 years, along with restrictions on holding certain positions or engaging in specific activities for up to three years and asset confiscation. The case centers around the “Dynasty” housing development in Kozyn, near Kyiv.
The court’s deliberation on Yermak’s preventive measures took place over two days, on May 12 and 13, during which both the prosecution and defense presented their arguments. Prosecutors introduced recorded conversations between Oleksandr Tsukerman and Ihor Fursenko discussing funds from Timur Mindich’s “laundry” operation.
Evidence also included a protocol from the examination of an iPhone 12 seized during a search on May 11, which allegedly belonged to Veronika Anikievych. Law enforcement claims she was in contact with Yermak regarding appointments to government positions, referencing a contact named “Andrey 2025.”
Yermak and his legal team have denied all allegations, arguing that the bail amount of 180 million hryvnias requested by prosecutors is excessive. Fomin asserted that the property involved in the case is incomplete and that Yermak did not have ownership rights over it.
Andriy Yermak, former head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, remains in custody facing money laundering charges linked to a housing project. Bail has been secured but cannot be processed due to bank closures, while multiple individuals have contributed significant amounts towards his release.