“NABU searched the driver Yermak, seized the equipment. No charges have been filed against Yermak, the investigation is ongoing.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Andriy Yermak, photo by Getty Images Source: ZN.UA with reference to sources in law enforcement agencies
Details: According to the publication, phones and other electronic media were seized during the investigation.
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At the same time, Yermak himself has not yet been charged.
The ZN.UA source noted that the investigation continues in an active phase, and NABU is aware of both the level of the person involved and the public demand for a quick result. At the same time, the bureau does not intend to act under pressure for the sake of a “one-day effect”.
“There is only one reason for the delay – the need to gather an evidence base with which you can go to court,” the interlocutor explains.
Prehistory:
- On the morning of November 28, “Ukrainian Pravda” reported that detectives were in the government quarter NABU and SAP prosecutors searched the head of the President’s Office, Andriy Yermak. Journalists of the publication managed to film how about ten employees of anti-corruption agencies entered the territory.
- Yermak confirmed that searches are taking place at his place of residence, and declared his readiness to assist the investigation.
- Subsequently, Zelensky reported that released Andriy Yermak from the position of head of the Office of the President. January 2 Zelenskyi appointed the head of the State Government Kyril Budanov as the head of the President’s Office.
- Himself Yermak announced that he was going to the front after he resigned against the background of a corruption scandal and NABU’s investigative actions in his apartment.
- According to ZN.UA, Yermak visited the office of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine on December 5. At the same time, UP sources did not confirm this information.