Yermak was asked about the charges filed against him: here's what he said
On the evening of May 11, after receiving a notice of suspicion from the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, Andriy Yermak, former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, stated that he “would not comment on the matter while the investigation is ongoing.” He also denied ownership of a house in Kozin that is mentioned in a case involving the laundering of 460 million hryvnias.
This was reported by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
“When the investigative actions are completed, I will provide a comment,” Yermak added.
Andriy Yermak, responding to journalists’ questions about the charges: “I will not comment on anything right now. When the investigation is complete, I will provide a statement.”
In response to a follow-up question from Ukrayinska Pravda regarding the “Dynasty” housing cooperative, he noted: “I do not own any houses; I have only one apartment and one car, which you saw.” When asked by “Schemes” whether “The Surgeon” was his nickname on Mindich’s recordings, he said: “My name is Andriy Yermak; I have no other name.”
On May 11, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau officially confirmed that a notice of suspicion had been served on former Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak. He is charged under Part 3 of Article 209 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine—legalization (laundering) of property obtained by criminal means by an organized group or in particularly large amounts (8 to 12 years with confiscation).
Prior to this, footage appeared online showing NABU agents intercepting Yermak near the Kyiv Sports Palace and presumably serving him with a notice of suspicion.
Earlier, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine commented on reports of a possible indictment against former Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak, emphasizing that such procedural decisions are not announced in advance and are based solely on the evidence gathered. The agency stressed that any indictment can be served only after proper justification by the investigation. At the same time, they noted that all investigative actions are conducted within the law and under court supervision.
In early February, UP journalist Mykhailo Tkach tracked down Andriy Yermak and investigated the contacts of the state’s former second-in-command. The investigation confirmed that the “vice president” had only publicly distanced himself from the head of state, but not from his affairs. The article “The Godfather ‘on the Sidelines’” suggests that Yermak continues to wield influence, particularly through his people who remain in high-ranking positions. He has set up his new office on Horodetskyi Street near the government quarter.
