Yermak spoke before the court hearing about whether he has reviewed his case files
Kyiv • UNN
The former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine stated a lack of time to study the 16 volumes of the case regarding construction in Kozyn. He added that his lawyers are "working under the conditions that exist as of today."
Former Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak does not know exactly how much time he and his defense attorneys will need to review all the case materials, which are grouped into several large volumes. He stated this before the start of the court hearing on May 13, reports UNN.
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A journalist asked how much time was needed to review the significant number of pages in the case.
"More than we have. Yes, there are a lot of them (volumes – ed.). But we are working under the conditions we have,"
He also added that over the past 24 hours, a significant number of partners, acquaintances, and friends have expressed their support for him. However, the former head of the OP does not plan to use this during his defense in court.
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 associated with former Deputy 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 in the amount of 180 million hryvnias. The lawyers asked to postpone the hearing to allow time to review 16 volumes of case materials.
Neither former colleagues nor former employees of Yermak attended the court hearing. At the same time, Colonel Roman Chervinsky, who is associated with the appearance of the so-called "Yermak tapes," was present in court.
On May 12, the court only managed to hear the prosecution's side. The prosecutor's position was presented by prosecutor Valentyna Grebenyuk. Yermak and his lawyers are scheduled to speak in court today, May 13.
Reminder
NABU Director Semen Kryvonos stated that the current President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has not been and is not a person of interest in the criminal proceedings regarding the legalization of 460 million hryvnias in elite construction near Kyiv.