Yermak stated he does not have 140 million for bail
Kyiv • UNN
Former Head of the Presidential Office Yermak will appeal the arrest with a bail set at 140 million hryvnias. He denies guilt and stated he lacks the funds to post bail.
The former head of the Office of the President, Andriy Yermak, who was taken into custody on May 14 for 60 days with the possibility of posting bail in the amount of 140 million UAH, stated that he does not have the necessary amount for bail and will file an appeal, reports a correspondent for UNN.
He expressed his disagreement with the court's decision.
"I deny any accusations. I am staying in Ukraine. I have nothing to hide. I will file an appeal," Yermak said.
He also complained that he does not have the necessary amount to post bail. Although the court set it at 140 million UAH — 40 million less than the amount requested by the prosecution.
"I do not have 140 million UAH,"
"Everything that happened around the process was under pressure that lasted for several months," he said.
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 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 to determine a preventive measure for Yermak. The prosecution asked to either take him into custody or set bail at 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 session. At the same time, Colonel Roman Chervinsky, who is associated with the appearance of the so-called "Yermak tapes," was present in court.
At the hearing, the court heard from Andriy Yermak himself and his lawyer, Ihor Fomin. In addition to the disclosure of new materials in this case by SAPO representatives, the discussion centered on the bail amount of 180 million hryvnias. The former head of the OP himself has already stated that the amount is too large for him. The defense attorney added that the bail amount should be commensurate with his client's income.
As a reminder
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.