Ukraine's ex-presidential chief of staff Yermak named suspect in $10.5M laundering probe
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office named Andriy Yermak, former chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelensky, as a suspect in a 460-million-hryvnia ($10.5 million) money-laundering scheme. Yermak previously served as Ukraine's lead negotiator with the US and left his post during the scandal. The announcement came as a US-brokered ceasefire ended after three days; Ukraine offered to extend the pause but Russia launched over 200 drones overnight, killing one and wounding six. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called for strengthening positions to force Moscow to end the war. Western analysts note Ukraine's improved battlefield position due to drone technology, while Russia claimed to intercept 30 Ukrainian drones over border regions.
Key facts
- Andriy Yermak is suspected in a 460-million-hryvnia ($10.5 million) money-laundering scheme.
- Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office announced the probe late Monday.
- Yermak was Zelensky's former chief of staff and lead negotiator with the US.
- The announcement coincided with the end of a three-day US-brokered ceasefire.
- Ukraine offered to extend the ceasefire, but Russia launched over 200 drones overnight.
- At least one person was killed and six wounded in the drone attacks.
- Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called for strengthening positions to force Russia to end the war.
- Western analysts say Ukraine's battlefield position has improved due to drone technology.
Entities
Institutions
- National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine
- Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office
- Ukrainian Foreign Ministry
- Russian Defence Ministry
- Palantir
Locations
- Ukraine
- United States
- Russia
- Kyiv