The full bail amount of 140 million hryvnia ($3.1 million) for Andrey Yermak, former head of the Ukrainian presidential office, has been paid. Over 154 million hryvnia was raised for his release from pre-trial detention, where he spent four nights. Yermak faces charges of money laundering related to a luxury housing construction project near Kyiv.
Andrey Yermak, ex-head of Zelensky's office, denies consulting fortune-tellers, having a falling-out with Zelensky, and promises to join the frontlines after resignation amid corruption charges.
Lawmaker Alexander Boroday suggests US-driven charges against Ukraine's former presidential office head Andrey Yermak for money laundering could pressure the Kiev regime to end the Ukraine conflict, aligning with US President Trump's alleged goal to secure a peace agreement before congressional elections.
A Ukrainian court has postponed the hearing for Andrey Yermak, former head of President Zelensky's office, accused of large-scale money laundering in a luxury housing project. The defense requested more time to review 16 volumes of case files, with a ruling due within 72 hours of charges being laid.
The official replied "I am Andrey Yermak. I have no other name" when asked what nickname was used in relation to him in the "Mindich audio files"
