Photos have emerged of the house project for which Yermak was served with a notice of suspicion
The NABU investigation found that only 10% of the funding for the construction of cottages in Kozin for Yermak and his associates was channeled through official accounts via the affiliated company “Sunny Beach.” Moreover, even these funds came from firms showing signs of being shell companies, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry. Meanwhile, photos of the house project have emerged, four of which were being built in Kozin by the “Dynasty” cooperative.
The bulk of the expenses was covered in cash, which investigators believe was money obtained through criminal means. Payments were processed at one of the Kyiv offices through Chernyshov’s assistant, who, according to published records, personally controlled the financial flows from Yermak to the project. Some of the illicit funds also passed through Mindič’s inner circle.
In total, $9 million was laundered during the construction period, which intensified after the start of the full-scale war. The project involved the construction of five properties, including four private residences and a shared complex with a recreational area. In 2024, members of the group attempted to legalize part of the expenses through cash-out schemes to conceal the discrepancy between the actual scale of construction and official income.
On May 11, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau officially confirmed that it had served a notice of suspicion to 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 stepped back from the state’s top position, 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.
