Thursday, May 21Thursday, May 21Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s former chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has been named as a suspect in a major corruption investigation by Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office. The agencies allege Yermak was involved in a money-laundering scheme totaling 460 million hryvnia (approximately $10.5 million), linked to a luxury real estate development near Kyiv . Yermak, who was widely regarded as Ukraine’s second-most powerful official, has faced escalating scrutiny as anti-corruption bodies continue to target high-ranking figures .
The investigation has expanded, with Ukrainian authorities designating six additional suspects in the $10.5 million case tied to Yermak . The scandal has raised concerns about Ukraine’s progress in combating corruption, particularly as the country seeks fast-track EU membership. Critics argue the case undermines Kyiv’s claims of readiness for accession, as graft probes continue to implicate senior officials .
Separately, Zelenskyy’s former press secretary, Iuliia Mendel, made sweeping allegations in a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, though the specifics of her claims were not detailed in the provided articles . Multiple outlets have reported on Yermak’s designation as a suspect, reinforcing the significance of the case .
Kyivs corruption scandal threatens Zelenskyys EU push New charges against a former aide test Ukraines claim that it is ready for fast-track membership.
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telegram bot · 9 days ago
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themoscowtimes · 9 days ago
Zelenskys ex-chief of staff named as suspect in money-laundering probe Two national agencies fighting corruption in Ukraine have named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskys former chief of staff as an official suspect in a major corruption investigation. Ukraines National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutors Office announced late on Monday that Andriy Yermak is suspected of an alleged 460-million-hryvnia (US$10.5 million) money-laundering scheme. The announcement coincided with, but was not connected to, the end of a three-day...
south china morning post · 9 days ago
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intellinews · 9 days ago
📰 Zelenskyys ex-chief of staff named as suspect in major corruption probeVolodymyr Zelenskyys former chief of staff has been named as a suspect in a major corruption investigation by Ukraines anti-corruption bureau. #UKNews #Europe
mastodon bot · 9 days ago
Ukraine officials name Zelenskyys ex-chief of staff as a suspect in money-laundering probe
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