Yermak denies corruption charges in court, cites lacking evidence

Nation

12 May, 11:19 PM

Former head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak told the High Anti-Corruption Court that he denies money laundering charges made against him by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), Suspilne public broadcaster reported on May 12.

Yermak said the case against him is “one with many assumptions without any facts” and alleged “pressure on law

Answering reporters’ questions about NABU’s investigation into the Dynasty housing development, Yermak said he owns only one apartment and nothing else. His lawyer, Ihor Fomin, said he expects an acquittal and argued the case should be closed.

Later the same day, Yermak wrote on his Telegram channel that the charges were “unfounded” and vowed to defend his rights, name, and reputation “exclusively within the law.” He said he plans to continue practicing law in Ukraine and to travel to the front to work with soldiers’ requests and support defenders, former prisoners of war, and their families.

On May 11, NABU and the Specialized Anti

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