Banks are refusing to accept collateral for Mudra
The full amount of bail set by the court has not yet been paid for Iryna Mudra, the former deputy head of the Office of the President. Her attorney, Pavlo Honcharenko, stated that banks are allegedly refusing to process payments from bail payers or are not reviewing the relevant applications. The defense has not yet disclosed the exact amount that has already been paid.
The full bail amount for Iryna Mudra has not been paid. Her attorney, Pavlo Honcharenko, stated this in a comment to “Suspilne.” The bail in question is 20 million hryvnias, which the High Anti-Corruption Court set as an alternative to keeping Mudra in custody.
According to the lawyer, part of the funds has already been paid, but the amount necessary for her release has not yet been reached. Goncharenko did not specify exactly how much had been raised. He explained that the defense does not want to disclose the interim amount until the entire bail has been paid.
Banks Are Not Processing Payments
Separately, the attorney noted issues with processing payments. He said that banks are either not processing bail payers’ requests to deposit funds or are refusing to carry out such transactions. At the same time, Goncharenko claims, the bail bond providers are not receiving any explanations for these refusals.
“Banks do not consider, or refuse to consider, applicants’ requests to post bail without explaining their reasons,” the attorney stated. At the same time, there is currently no specific information from the banks explaining the reasons for these decisions. Therefore, the defense’s position regarding the causes of the problems with posting bail remains unchallenged.
What the Court Decided
Previously, the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) imposed a pretrial detention order on Iryna Mudra. The court set a term of 60 days but provided for the possibility of release on bail in the amount of 20 million hryvnias.
Thus, until the full amount of bail is posted, the decision to remand her in custody remains in effect. Once the full amount set by the court has been posted, Mudriy will be able to be released from custody provided she complies with the procedural obligations imposed on her by the court.
What Is the “Forest Gump” Case About?
The case, known as Operation “Forrest Gump,” is linked to a NABU investigation into the possible origin of funds used to post bail for former Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko. According to investigators, Iryna Mudra may have been involved in organizing the laundering of these funds. As part of the investigation, NABU conducted searches, including at Mudra’s residence and at the offices of banking sector representatives. These circumstances were also described in court documents cited by journalists.
At the same time, Mudra herself and her defense team have their own position regarding the case materials. In particular, Mudra stated that the recordings of her conversations released by NABU may have been presented selectively and out of context. The existence of a suspicion and a preventive measure does not in itself imply a proven guilt. The final assessment of the evidence in the case must be made by the court.
Mudra’s Appeal
Meanwhile, Iryna Mudra’s attorney is appealing the decision on the pretrial measure. Today, the court is scheduled to consider the defense’s appeal. The hearing was scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
The defense is seeking to have the court’s decision reviewed, while Mudra herself remains in custody unless the full amount of bail is posted. The court’s further decision could affect both the pretrial measure imposed on Mudra and the possibility of her release on bail.
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