Former Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak, for whom a preventive measure is being chosen in court today, stated that he does not have the 180 million hryvnias required for bail, reports a correspondent for UNN.
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During a break between sessions, Yermak, speaking with members of the media, said that he "definitely does not have that kind of money."
"I only have what is recorded in my declaration," noted the former Head of the OP.
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A similar opinion was expressed by his lawyer, Ihor Fomin. He believes that SAPO representatives should set a bail amount that is commensurate with Yermak's income.
"180 million is millions. It’s probably a jeep full of money. Bail should be determined taking into account a person's financial capabilities, rather than being a punishment," the lawyer concluded.
What you need to know about the "Yermak case"
On the evening of May 11, NABU detectives and SAPO prosecutors notified the former Head of the Office of the President, Andriy Yermak, of suspicion in a case concerning the construction of residential residences in Kozyn near Kyiv.
According to the investigation, the housing cooperative where Yermak's house is located was built by companies linked to former Vice Prime Minister Oleksiy Chernyshov. Law enforcement officers believe that the construction used funds allegedly laundered by an organized group led by businessman Timur Mindich. The investigation also alleges Yermak's involvement in this scheme.
The day before, the High Anti-Corruption Court was supposed to determine a preventive measure for Yermak. The prosecution requested either to take him into custody or to set bail at 180 million hryvnias. The lawyers requested a postponement of the hearing to allow time to review 16 volumes of case materials.
Neither former colleagues nor ex-employees of Yermak attended the court session. At the same time, Colonel Roman Chervinskyi, who is associated with the emergence of the so-called "Yermak tapes," was present in court.