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 probe involving a $10.5 million (460 million hryvnia) money-laundering scheme linked to luxury real estate development near Kyiv. Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office announced the charges on May 11, 2026, marking a significant escalation in the investigation . Yermak, who was widely regarded as Ukraine’s second-most powerful official, is accused of involvement in a scheme tied to the construction of high-end villas .
Six additional suspects have been designated in the same case, further expanding the scope of the investigation . The scandal has raised concerns about Ukraine’s anti-corruption efforts, particularly as the country seeks fast-track EU membership. Critics argue the case undermines Kyiv’s claims of progress in combating graft, with some officials suggesting it could delay accession talks .
Separately, Iuliia Mendel, Zelenskyy’s former press secretary (2019–2021), made sweeping allegations in a May 11, 2026, interview with Tucker Carlson, though the specifics of her claims were not detailed in the provided sources . The ongoing corruption probes continue to target high-ranking officials, with anti-corruption agencies actively pursuing cases against those accused of financial misconduct .
> Background: **Ukraines ex-top aide charged in 10.5M money-laundering scandal** — *42 minutes ago*
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