Andriy Yermak, the former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, was placed under formal suspicion in a corruption case [1].
The investigation targets one of the most powerful figures in the Ukrainian administration, signaling a potential shift in the government's approach to high-level anti-corruption efforts.
The case, known as "Midas," involves allegations that Yermak participated in an organized group used to legalize illicit funds [1]. Investigators from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) are leading the probe [1].
According to reports, the group allegedly laundered 460 million UAH [1]. These funds were reportedly used to finance the construction of the "Dynasty" cottage settlement, an elite residential project located in Kozyn, near Kyiv [1].
The announcement of suspicion occurred in May 2024 [1]. The probe centers on how the funds were moved and integrated into the luxury real estate development, a process that authorities allege constituted a criminal conspiracy.
Despite the reports from RFI, other media outlets have presented conflicting accounts regarding the formal status of the suspicion. Reports from Focus.ua and Radio Svoboda said that Yermak did not receive a formal suspicion [1]. Additionally, some sources said that officials did not directly confirm the "Midas" case specifically concerned the former chief of staff [1].
NABU and SAP have not provided further public details on the specific evidence linking Yermak to the organized group or the timeline for potential legal proceedings. The "Dynasty" settlement remains the primary focal point of the financial investigation [1].
“Andriy Yermak was placed under formal suspicion in a corruption case.”
The Midas case represents a high-stakes test for Ukraine's judicial independence and its commitment to anti-corruption standards. Because the investigation involves a former top presidential aide, the outcome will be closely monitored by international partners and the Ukrainian public as a measure of whether the state can hold its highest-ranking officials accountable regardless of their previous political influence.
