Ukrainian Anti‑Corruption Agencies Issue Suspicion Notice to Former Presidential Chief Over $10 Million Laundering Allegations
On May 11, 2026, Euromaidan Press disclosed that Ukraine’s National Anti‑Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti‑Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) served a suspicion notice to Andrii Yermak, former head of the Office of the President, accusing him of involvement in a $10 million money‑laundering scheme.
The allegations emerge amid a broader crackdown on high‑level corruption as Kyiv seeks to meet EU accession benchmarks. Prosecutors claim that Yermak allegedly facilitated the movement of funds through shell companies linked to construction projects.
The notice, signed by NABU Director Iryna Venediktova, states that “preliminary evidence suggests Yermak participated in the concealment and illegal transfer of state‑originated funds.” Yermak’s legal team, however, has denied any wrongdoing, calling the accusations “politically motivated.”
Anti‑corruption experts from the Kyiv Center for Transparency note that this case could set a precedent for holding senior officials accountable, but warn that the legal process must be transparent to avoid perceptions of selective justice.
The case will proceed to a formal investigation, with a court hearing scheduled for early July. Observers will watch for any impact on Ukraine’s anti‑corruption reforms and its forthcoming negotiations with the European Union.