Yermak released from pre-trial detention after paying 140 million bail
Kyiv • UNN
Former Head of the Office of the President Yermak was released from pre-trial detention on 140 million hryvnias bail. He was held in a paid cell due to a case involving the legalization of 460 million.
The former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, officially left the pre-trial detention center on May 18, where he had been held for almost three days. A bail of 140 million hryvnias was posted for him. This was reported by a correspondent for UNN.
Details
After leaving the detention center, Andriy Yermak spoke with journalists. He confirmed that during his stay in the pre-trial detention center, he was in a paid cell.
"Yes, I stayed in a paid cell," Andriy Yermak reported.
Andriy Yermak also stated that the payment for the cell was made by his lawyer, Ihor Fomin.
"Yes, my lawyer paid for it," the former official stated.
Recall
HACC confirmed the posting of 140 million hryvnias bail for the former head of the OP, Andriy Yermak. Fundraising for his release began on May 15.
On May 14, 2026, a HACC judge ordered detention for the former head of the OP, Yermak, with the possibility of 140 million UAH bail. SAPO prosecutors had requested the amount be set at 180 million hryvnias.
Yermak is a suspect in a case involving the legalization of 460 million UAH in elite construction near Kyiv.