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Ukrainian oligarch Ihor Kolomoyskyi faces a new charge of fraudulent appropriation exceeding 100 million UAH, as revealed by the Security Service of Ukraine. Previously a major shareholder in one of Ukraine's largest banks, Kolomoyskyi remains embroiled in a series of legal challenges. Recent court hearings exposed planned assassination attempts against him, underscoring the high-stakes nature of his ongoing legal battles. Meanwhile, notable figures like Vitalii Shabunin questioned his defense strategy in court. The unfolding saga ties into broader political dynamics, including alleged agreements with NABU over the suspension of the Mindichgate investigation.
What are the recent charges against Ihor Kolomoyskyi?
Recently, Ihor Kolomoyskyi was charged with fraudulent appropriation exceeding 100 million UAH. This charge adds to his history of legal troubles, including earlier allegations concerning asset mismanagement during his tenure as a major bank shareholder.
Was there a recent assassination plot linked to Kolomoyskyi?
The Security Service of Ukraine has reported a planned assassination attempt targeting Ihor Kolomoyskyi. This was set to coincide with his scheduled appearance before the Verkhovna Rada's Temporary Investigative Commission. The threat reflects the intense scrutiny and high-risk stakes surrounding Kolomoyskyi's legal proceedings.
How is the legal defense of Kolomoyskyi proceeding?
In a recent court session, Ihor Kolomoyskyi addressed concerns about his defense, notably asking why anti-corruption advocate Vitalii Shabunin was not representing him. This highlights ongoing challenges within his legal strategy amidst a complex case atmosphere.
What is the "Mindichgate" in relation to Kolomoyskyi?
The Mindichgate involves allegations of corruption in the energy sector, with NABU investigations reportedly finding links to Kolomoyskyi. He has been vocal about these investigations, suggesting possible political motivations and agreements affecting the case outcome.
What significant court decisions have affected Kolomoyskyi recently?
Recent legal decisions saw the lifting of asset seizures from Kolomoyskyi's associated ferroalloy plants, while an unresolved $5 billion lawsuit saw a judgment against him in London, highlighting the ongoing legal and financial pressures he faces.
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Poroshenko accepted Kolomoiskyi’s resignation from Dnipropetrovsk governor's post President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko granted the request of Ihor Kolomoiskyi to resign from the post of head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration. 436 765 3 068
Tymoshenko, Kolomoiskyi spotted at same hotel in Poland. PHOTOS Yulia Tymoshenko, the leader of Batkivshchyna Party, and Ukrainian businessmen Ihor Kolomoiskyi presumably held a meeting in a Warsaw hotel. 364 208 1 443 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019
Privatbank's former owner Kolomoiskyi on its nationalization: "I would like to thank Cabinet of Ministers and Volodymyr Hroisman personally" Commenting the situation around Privatbank's nationalization, Ukrainian businessman Ihor Kolomoiskyi has thanked the Cabinet of Ministers and its head Volodymyr Hroisman. 208 967 645 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank
Farewell party of Kolomoiskyi's Dnipropetrovsk team. PHOTOS Valentyn Reznichenko is a new governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region effective March 26. President Petro Poroshenko introduced him to local authorities by paying Dnipropetrovsk an unscheduled visit. 181 903 381
'Dnipropetrovsk for Ukraine' rally was held yesterday. VIDEO The team of the ex-governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region Ihor Kolomoiskyi reported on their work over the past year during a rally and a concert in Dnipropetrovsk. 171 582 651
Kolomoiskyi and whole team resign and will submit annual report at a rally on Saturday All deputies of the Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Administration Ihor Kolomoiskyi will leave with him. 144 622 571 Previously in trend: Kolomoiskyi resignation
We will not allow anyone to sell Ukraine to pro-Russian clans again - Korban There were neither riots nor terrorist attacks and several dozen Russian agents were neutralized in the region while ex-governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region Ihor Kolomoiskyi’s team exercised leadership. 104 743 395 Previously in trend: Kolomoiskyi resignation
"We understand whose orders law enforcers carry out" – Kolomoiskyi According to former Dnipropetrovsk governor Ihor Kolomoiskyi, the Korban case is connected with the results of UKROP party at local elections. 104 121 466 Previously in trend: Korban's arrest
On March 1, 2014 battle for Dnipro started, with probability of regional authorities’ seizure extremely high. VIDEO At that time in Dnipropetrovsk, there existed high risk of takeover by pro-Russian forces with subsequent occupation by Russia. The Russian aggression could be repelled only thanks to joint efforts of all patriotic forces of the Dnipropetrovsk region. 101 856 385 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Kolomoyskyi Comments on the Decision of the Moscow Court to Arrest Him in the Absence Governor of Dnipropetrovsk Region Ihor Kolomoyskyi said that he does not care about the decision of the Moscow court to arrest him in absentia. 100 006 201
Kolomoiskyi offered Radical Partly leader Liashko to create coalition with Tymoshenko In spring 2017, oligarch Ihor Kolomoiskyi urged leader of Radical Party Oleh Liashko to create a coalition together with Yuliia Tymoshenko, leader of Batkivshchyna. 95 399 250
There are certain agreements among Poroshenko, Yatseniuk, Kolomoiskyi and Akhmetov, - MP Leshchenko There might exist certain agreements among President Petro Poroshenko, resigning PM Arsenii Yatseniuk, and oligarchs Rinat Akhmetov and Ihor Kolomoiskyi. 73 459 127 Previously in trend: coalition agreement 2014 Hroisman's Cabinet Yatseniuk's resignation
"Petro personally transferred me 12M euros to fight against Yatseniuk," - another portion of so-called "Onyshchenko tapes” surfaced on Internet The conversations between Ukrainian politicians allegedly recorded by fugitive MP Oleksandr Onyshchenko surfaced on the Internet. 71 914 341 Previously in trend: Onyshchenko case
Governor of Dnipropetrovsk Kolomoyskyi Declared 698 Million Hryvnia ($58 Million) Income. PHOTO The Governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region has published a declaration of his income for the past year. 71 783 297
Ukrainian oligarchs Kolomoiskyi and Pinchuk accuse each other of murders involvement - The Independent Some of the most extraordinary allegations of violence, murder and corruption ever seen in a London commercial legal dispute have emerged in High Court documents. 65 399 109
"Mindich warned me": Kolomoiskyi stated in court that information about his arrest had been leaked. VIDEO During a recent court hearing, oligarch Ihor Kolomoiskyi stated that he knew in advance about the investigation being prepared against him. According to a correspondent from Censor.NET, the businessman used this fact as an argument against the risk of him fleeing. 63 073 39 Previously in trend: Mindichgate
U.S. imposes sanctions on Kolomoyskyi - Blinken The United States has imposed restrictive measures against oligarch and former Ukrainian public official Ihor Kolomoyskyi due to his involvement in significant corruption, according to a statement issued by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. 59 128 424
Russia put Kolomoyskyi and Avakov on the International Wanted List Interior Minister of Ukraine Arsen Avakov and the governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region Ihor Kolomoyskyi are declared in the international search within criminal case by the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation. 58 072 692
Truba discussed with head of SBI patronage service case against Kolomoyskyi's interests The management of the SBI could counteract the investigation into Kolomoyskyi’s "oil interests". 54 356 313 Previously in trend: Truba records
Prosecutor General Lutsenko replied to MP Leshchenko: "I can provide you no competition in secret meetings with oligarchs" Prosecutor General Yurii Lutsenko claims he has not met with Ukrainian oligarch Ihor Kolomoiskyi this year. 52 553 106 Previously in trend: Prosecutor General Lutsenko
Ukraine’s top prosecutor Lutsenko: I accidentally met Kolomoiskyi in Amsterdam Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko says he accidentally met Ukrainian businessman Ihor Kolomoiskyi in Amsterdam in late November. 51 253 396
Ukrainian oligarchs Pinchuk, Kolomoiskyi, and Boholiubov settle feud out of court, - The Guardian Feuding Ukrainian oligarchs Viktor Pinchuk, Ihor Kolomoiskyi, and Hennadii Boholiubov, who launched what promised to be one of the most expensive court cases in English legal history over a disputed business deal, amid allegations of murder, bribery and political intrigue, have reached an out of court settlement. 50 620 126
Court rules nationalization of PrivatBank illegal, NBU appeals The Kyiv District Administrative Court has ruled that the nationalization of PrivatBank, Ukraine’s largest bank, was illegal on April 18. 49 656 979 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank
Deputy governor of Dnipropetrovsk region demands creation of investigative commission on Nalyvaichenko’s allegations Deputy Chairman of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration Hennadii Korban initiates creation of a temporary investigative commission in the parliament on the facts, which were announced by SBU Chairman Valentyn Nalyvaichenko. 49 031 181
Kolomoyskyy to Shut Down UNIAN, Source Oligarch Ihor Kolomoyskyy decided to close UNIAN because of the independent position of the journalists on staff. 48 057 108 Previously in trend: UNIAN Censorship
Kolomoiskyi arrives in Ukraine Oligarch Ihor Kolomoiskyi has arrived in Ukraine from Israel. 46 198 823
Ukrainian oligarch with ties to Trump's impeachment is accused by Justice Department of stealing billions from a bank he once owned and laundering the stolen cash to build a business empire in the US- The Washington Post According to the DOJ, Ihor Kolomoisky and his business partner, Gennadiy Boholyubov, stole so much money from PrivatBank that Ukraine’s national bank had to give the institution a $5.5 billion bail out to ‘to stave off economic crisis for the whole country.’ 46 045 506
Kolomoiskyi believes it is necessary to restore relations with Russia and to turn away from IMF Oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky believes that it is time for Ukraine to give up the West and forge relations with Russia. 44 431 601
Russia Opens Criminal Cases Against Avakov and Kolomoyskyi Russian Investigative Committee opened a criminal case against Interior Minister of Ukraine Arsen Avakov and Governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region Ihor Kolomoyskyi. 42 481 329 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Ukraine can transfer Kolomoysky to the U.S., - adviser to Chairman of the U.S. Parliamentary Assembly Leshchenko Representatives of United Civil Party do not rule out that after the deprivation of Ukrainian citizenship, businessman Igor Kolomoysky will be handed over to United States. 42 471 224
Lawyer voices two proofs of Savchenko's alibi: She is part of 'big Ukrainian case' Today, March 3, is the second day of debates in the case of Ukrainian pilot and MP Nadiia Savchenko in the court of Donetsk city, the Rostov region, Russia. The defense team has its say. 42 454 23 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia
US Ambassador Yovanovitch called Kolomoiskyi during negotiations on Privatbank nationalization, - media Businessman and former Privatbank co-owner Ihor Kolomoiskyi had a conversation with U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch before he made the final decision on the bank nationalization. 41 564 132 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank
Kolomoiskyi’s preventive measure was changed to bail of UAH 1.88 billion: He will still remain in detention center Shevchenkivskyi District Court changed the measure of restraint for Ihor Kolomoiskyi to bail in one of the cases. 40 832 33
Search in Kolomoisky’s house. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers are conducting a search at the oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky’s house. According to the media, the search is being carried out as part of an investigation into fraud in the companies "Ukrtatnafta" and "Ukrnafta". 40 454 152
Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration officials questioned on case of SBU officer murder - Nalyvaichenko Hennadii Korban and Sviatoslav Oliinyk were meant. 40 323 182
Kolomoiskyi says Surkis brothers to sue Poroshenko Brothers Hryhorii and Ihor Surkis are preparing a lawsuit with the English court against President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko. 38 812 183
Zelenskyi’s, His Team’s Companies Obtain USD 40 Million From Businessman Kolomoiskyi’s Structures Via Offshore – Pandora Papers. ВИДЕО Companies of President Volodymyr Zelenskyi and his team members have received USD 40 million from structures of businessman Ihor Kolomoiskyi via offshores since 2012. 34 431 345
London court freezes Kolomoiskyi's, Boholiubov's worldwide assets, - Privatbank The London-based U.K.'s High Court on Wednesday froze the worldwide assets of Privatbank former owners Ihor Kolomoiskyi and Hennadii Boholiubov. 34 331 310
Kolomoyskyi: Give me $2B capital back, I don't need PrivatBank Businessman Ihor Kolomoyskyi says he does not intend to regain the nationalized PrivatBank, but wants to return capital in the amount of $2 billion. 31 890 374 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank
Kolomoyskyi: Restoration of Donbas possible if Russia leaves Businessman Ihor Kolomoyskyi stated that there is no sense to invest in the solution of the conflict in Donbas because it is impossible. 31 126 335 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Court lifts seizure of 415 real estate assets related to Kolomoiskyi Kyiv's Pechersky District Court on July 5 granted the request of Privatoffice LLC, which has ties to Ukrainian businessman Ihor Kolomoiskyi, and lifted the arrest of 415 of the company's properties. 31 061 357
Former owners of Privatbank did not reorganize bank's loan portfolio by July 1 as promised, - Finance Ministry. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) Former shareholders of nationalized Privatbank Ihor Kolomoiskyi and Hennadii Boholiubov have not restructured the bank's loan portfolio by July 1, as agreed previously. 30 793 145 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank
Today, entire management staff of customs office will be fired, - Arahamia The head of the "Servant of the People" faction, David Arahmia, commented on today’s searches of a number of individuals and structures. 30 181 204
Leader of Radical Party Oleh Liashko leaked Zelenskyi's phone number to Facebook Oleh Liashko made another two phone numbers public; they belong to oligarch Ihor Kolomoiskyi and Director General of 1+1 TV channel Oleksandr Tkachenko. 29 599 166
Defense Minister Poltorak surprised at Kolomoiskyi’s statement about ‘civil war’ in Donbas Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak is surprised that businessman Ihor Kolomoiskyi does not understand who is fighting in eastern Ukraine. 27 339 262 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Anti-Corruption Court closed all NABU proceedings against Kolomoisky, citing "Lozovoy’s amendments," - CPC The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court closed all proceedings in the NABU case against oligarch Igor Kolomoisky, citing Lozovyi’s "amendments". 26 452 155 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine
In Russia, Kolomoyskyi Was Arrested in the Absence Today Basmanny District Court of Moscow approved the arrest in absentia for two months for head of Dnipropetrovsk Regional State Administration Ihor Kolomoyskyi. 25 133 191
London court obliges Kolomoiskyi, others to pay PrivatBank GBP 10.9 m The English Court of Appeal has ordered businessmen Ihor Kolomoiskyi, Hennadiy Boholyubov and other defendants to pay PrivatBank a total of GBP 10.9 million by November 12. 24 831 134
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