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The ongoing legal battles and financial controversies surrounding PrivatBank, a pivotal financial institution in Ukraine, continue to unfold in landmark court rulings and strategic banking decisions. Recently, the London court delivered a significant verdict against former owners Ihor Kolomoiskyi and Hennadii Boholiubov, uncovering the illicit withdrawal of 110 billion hryvnia. Concurrently, PrivatBank has embarked on initiatives to improve service accessibility for military personnel and people with disabilities, showcasing its commitment to inclusivity. As these narratives evolve, the bank remains central to Ukraine's economic discussions, nationalization debates, and international legal proceedings. Such developments hold critical implications for Ukraine's banking reforms and regulatory landscape.

What recent court ruling involved PrivatBank?

Recent London court rulings highlighted significant financial misconduct by PrivatBank's former owners, Ihor Kolomoiskyi and Hennadii Boholiubov, implicating them in the illicit withdrawal of 110 billion hryvnia. This has been part of an ongoing legal saga involving PrivatBank, focusing on past fraudulent activities and their consequences.

How has PrivatBank's service approach changed recently?

PrivatBank has recently enhanced its service offerings by making verification processes more accessible for military personnel and individuals with disabilities. This reflects the bank's dedication to inclusivity and its commitment to serve veterans and those requiring additional support in accessing financial services.

What are the implications of PrivatBank's nationalization?

The nationalization of PrivatBank has been a contentious issue in Ukraine, involving complex legal challenges and significant financial implications. This decision was primarily made to stabilize the banking sector, safeguard depositors, and address past governance and financial malpractice. The nationalization remains a focal point of economic reforms in Ukraine.

What role does PrivatBank play in Ukraine's economy?

PrivatBank is a major player in Ukraine's banking sector, influencing both domestic economic stability and international financial relations. As the largest bank in Ukraine, PrivatBank's policies and legal standing heavily impact banking reforms and the confidence of international investors in Ukraine's financial stability.

Why were Kolomoiskyi and Boholiubov significant in PrivatBank's history?

Ihor Kolomoiskyi and Hennadii Boholiubov were major shareholders of PrivatBank before its nationalization. Their legacy is marked by significant financial misconduct, including unauthorized loans and massive capital withdrawals, leading to extensive legal actions aimed at recovering diverted funds and holding them accountable.

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PrivatBank wins appeal against Kolomoiskyi and Boholiubov Kolomoiskyi and Boholiubov lose appeal: must return $3 billion to PrivatBank PrivatBank has won in court against its former owners, Ihor Kolomoiskyi and Hennadii Boholiubov, who tried to challenge a court ruling issued against them in July 2025. 3 797 39 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank

PrivatBank eases verification for veterans and disabled clients PrivatBank simplifies access to services for military personnel, veterans and people with disabilities PrivatBank has changed its approaches to verification to make them more accessible for people with disabilities, including male and female veterans. 2 137 0 Previously in trend: PrivatBank aid to veterans Assistance for people with disabilities

The Kolomoiskyi-Boholiubov case How money was withdrawn from PrivatBank London court ruling reveals how 110 billion hryvnia was withdrawn from PrivatBank, - Zhelezniak. VIDEO "When PrivatBank was owned by Ihor Kolomoiskyi and Hennadii Boholiubov, it issued billions of dollars in loans in violation of the law, which allowed the former shareholders to withdraw UAH 100 billion from their accounts. 7 883 30 Previously in trend: Kolomoisky’s cases

PrivatBank case Court announced decision what is known PrivatBank won case against Kolomoiskyi and Boholiubov in London The High Court of London has upheld a lawsuit filed by the state-owned Privatbank against its former owners, Ihor Kolomoiskyi and Hennadii Boholiubov. 1 913 14 Previously in trend: PrivatBank

Bereza on the PrivatBank case in London Kolomoiskyi and Boholiubov lose PrivatBank case in London court – Bereza. VIDEO Ihor Kolomoiskyi and Hennadii Boholiubov lost the nearly $5 billion PrivatBank case in a London court. 3 277 12

гривня "PrivatBank returned UAH 155 billion spent on its rescue during nationalization to state," - CEO Boesch "Privatbank returned to the state UAH 155 billion spent on its rescue during nationalization. 10 552 56

Websites of Ministry of Defense, Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as PrivatBank, Oschadbank subject to DDOS attack – Information Security Center Websites of Ministry of Defense, Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as PrivatBank, Oschadbank subject to DDOS attack – Information Security Center The websites of the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ukraine were subject to a DDOS attack on Tuesday evening, in addition to them, the state-owned PrivatBank and Oschadbank were also attacked, the press service of the Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security has reported. 42 155 148

Zelenskyi’s, His Team’s Companies Obtain USD 40 Million From Businessman Kolomoiskyi’s Structures Via Offshore – Pandora Papers. ВИДЕО 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. 34 249 345

Sytnyk: HACC Sytnyk: HACC's decision to overturn Dubilet's arrest in absentia affects investigation into PrivatBank's case Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) Artem Sytnyk is upset by the decision of the Appeal Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) to overturn the arrest in absentia of former head of PrivatBank's board Oleksandr Dubilet, and calls for unification of judicial practice in such matters. 3 158 9 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank

High Anti-Corruption Court’s Appeal Chamber Cancels In-Absentia Arrest Of PrivatBank Ex-Board Chairperson Dubilet High Anti-Corruption Court’s Appeal Chamber Cancels In-Absentia Arrest Of PrivatBank Ex-Board Chairperson Dubilet The Chamber of Appeal of the High Anti-Corruption Court has abolished an in-absentia arrest of PrivatBank former board chairperson Oleksandr Dubilet. 2 779 18

SAPO sends request to Interpol to put ex-head of PrivatBank Dubilet on wanted list SAPO sends request to Interpol to put ex-head of PrivatBank Dubilet on wanted list The specialized anti-corruption prosecutor's office (SAPO) has sent an official request to Interpol regarding putting ex-head of PrivatBank Oleksandr Dubilet on the wanted list. 1 253 11

New tapes show Vovk helped Kolomoisky win lawsuit - media New tapes show Vovk helped Kolomoisky win lawsuit - media Ukraine’s most scandalous judge, Pavlo Vovk, has helped billionaire oligarch Ihor Kolomoisky win a lawsuit, according to new audio recordings published on April 15 by the Slidstvo.info investigative journalism project 13 550 24 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank Searches in Kyiv District Administrative Court

President President's Office expresses concern about internal strife in NBU The Office of the President in connection with the growing concern about internal strife in the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) calls on the NBU leadership to abandon personal ambitions and work for one goal – macroeconomic stability of Ukraine and the prosperity of every citizen. 2 511 20

PrivatBank board PrivatBank board's ex-head Dubilet served with charges of UAH 136 mln embezzlement – PGO Three former officials of PrivatBank, in particular former head of the board Oleksandr Dubilet, were handed suspicions of embezzlement of other people's property through abuse of office, committed by prior conspiracy by a group of persons on an especially large scale, as well as official forgery, which led to embezzlement of UAH 136 million, Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova said. 15 669 87 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank

PrivatBank PrivatBank's three ex-officials, including Yatsenko, suspected of embezzling UAH 136 mln Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova informed about the reconciliation of the suspicion of three former employees from the management of PrivatBank of embezzlement of other people's property through abuse of office, committed by prior conspiracy by a group of persons, on an especially large scale, and in an official forgery, which led to wasting UAH 136 million. 11 489 32

PrivatBank board ex-dpty head Yatsenko tries to leave Ukraine on private jet, prosecutor general approves suspicion of him. PHOTO PrivatBank board ex-dpty head Yatsenko tries to leave Ukraine on private jet, prosecutor general approves suspicion of him. PHOTO Prosecutor General of Ukraine Iryna Venediktova has approved a report on the suspicion of the former deputy head of the board of PrivatBank of committing a crime under Part 5 of Article 191 (misappropriation, embezzlement of property or taking possession of property through abuse of office) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, according to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau Ukraine (NABU). 26 222 76

Corpus delicti required for PrivatBank case – prosecutor general Corpus delicti required for PrivatBank case – prosecutor general In the case of PrivatBank (Kyiv) on the suspicion of its former owners of funds withdrawal before the nationalization of the financial institution, it is necessary to conduct an examination to establish losses and corpus delicti, Prosecutor General of Ukraine Iryna Venediktova said. 2 147 16 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank

PrivatBank PrivatBank's case starts to move in needed direction – Prosecutor General Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova, commenting on the information in the media that she delays the signing of suspicions in the PrivatBank case to the former owners charged with the withdrawal of funds from the financial institution before nationalization, said that the case started to move in the necessary direction. 2 900 24

Court resumes consideration of claim on return of PrivatBank shares to Kolomoisky Court resumes consideration of claim on return of PrivatBank shares to Kolomoisky The panel of judges of the Northern Economic Court of Appeal, consisting of Vitaliy Korsak, Olha Popikova and Oleksiy Yevsykov, overturned the decision of the judge of the Economic Court of the city of Kyiv Liudmyla Shkurdova to suspend the consideration of the claim of ex-owners of PrivatBank (Kyiv) Ihor Kolomoisky and Triantal Investments on the return of their shares. 7 413 47

приватбанк The Decision Of The Pechersk Court On Privatbank In Favour Of Surkis Causes Great Concern In The European Union - Eu Ambassador To Ukraine Surkis' lawsuit against PrivatBank and the decision of the Pechersk Court in their favor cause serious concern to Ukraine's European partners. 120 0

Court award to collect $350 mln from PrivatBank in favor of Surkis Court award to collect $350 mln from PrivatBank in favor of Surkis' companies appealed Minister of Justice Denys Maliuska announced the filing of an appeal against the ruling of the Pechersky District Court of Kyiv issued on September 2 by Judge Serhiy Vovk to collect about $350 million from PrivatBank in favour of the Surkis brothers' companies as part of an interim measure pending the hearing of the dispute on the fairness of attributing these deposits to the bail-in procedure. 6 124 33

Ukrainian oligarch with ties to Trump 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.’ 45 934 506

Ukraine’s parliament finally bans return of nationalized banks to former owners Ukraine’s parliament finally bans return of nationalized banks to former owners The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the bill #2571-d, which finally bans the return of nationalized banks to previous owners. 270 MPs supported the decision. 26 425 148

Sytnyk: "Attempt of my dismissal is connected with PrivatBank case" Sytnyk: "Attempt of my dismissal is connected with PrivatBank case" The director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, Artem Sytnyk, calls the attempt to dismiss him illegitimate and associates this with the PrivatBank case. 6 296 29

Ukraine, EU to focus on bringing to justice those responsible for fraud at PrivatBank, recovery of assets Ukraine, EU to focus on bringing to justice those responsible for fraud at PrivatBank, recovery of assets The Association Council of Ukraine and the European Union (EU) agreed on the importance of reforms in the banking sector, in particular in relation to the nationalisation of PrivatBank, according to a joint press statement following the 6th Association Council meeting between the EU and Ukraine held on January 28. 3 904 41 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank

Court rules to recover property of Kolomoiskyi Court rules to recover property of Kolomoiskyi's company worth more than UAH 100 mln in favor of NBU The Economic Court of Lviv region on January 16 fully satisfied the claim of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) for foreclosure on mortgages related to former owner of PrivatBank Ihor Kolomoisky, PJSC Dniprometalservis, the NBU said on its website. 13 125 94

PrivatBank in Israel files new claim against Kolomoiskyi for $600 mln PrivatBank in Israel files new claim against Kolomoiskyi for $600 mln On December 18, PrivatBank initiated a new $600 million claim in Tel Aviv District Court against its former owners and other defenders, according to the press service of PrivatBank. 3 784 47

Kolomoiskyi Kolomoiskyi's influence on situation in Ukraine weakening - Danyliuk The influence of oligarch Ihor Kolomoiskyi on Ukraine's leadership is steadily weakening, former National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Danyliuk has said. 4 927 35

Ministry of Finance hands over PrivatBank to Cabinet of Ministers Ministry of Finance hands over PrivatBank to Cabinet of Ministers The Ministry of Finance transferred JSC CB "PrivatBank" into the ownership of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. 12 938 71 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank

National Bank’s board claims about pressure applied by Kolomoyskyi National Bank’s board claims about pressure applied by Kolomoyskyi The Board of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) claims that there is pressure applied by oligarch Ihor Kolomoyskyi. 15 109 200 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank

London court obliges Kolomoiskyi, others to pay PrivatBank GBP 10.9 m 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. 24 734 134

PrivatBank wins appeal in London court in dispute with ex-owners PrivatBank wins appeal in London court in dispute with ex-owners The Court of Appeal of England and Wales on October 15 granted the appeal of PrivatBank (Kyiv) against the decision of the court of first instance of December 4 last year on the discrepancy between the jurisdiction of the financial institution's claim against the ex-owners. 19 594 209 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank

Zelenskyi on PrivatBank: I will protect interests of Ukraine Zelenskyi on PrivatBank: I will protect interests of Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has stated that in matters of PrivatBank he will protect the interests of Ukraine. 9 257 137 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank

U.S. ex-ambassador warns Zelenskyi against compromises with Kolomoiskyi U.S. ex-ambassador warns Zelenskyi against compromises with Kolomoiskyi Экс-посол США в Украине Стивен Пайфер посоветовал украинскому Президенту Владимиру Зеленскому не идти ни на какие компромиссы с Игорем Коломойским. 6 075 134 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank

Cabinet demands from Financial Times refutation of article on Cabinet demands from Financial Times refutation of article on 'compromise' with Kolomoiskyi on PrivatBank The Cabinet of Ministers sent a letter of appeal to the authors of an article posted on the Financial Times website, requesting to refute information that the government would allegedly seek a compromise with Ihor Kolomoiskyi on the issue of the nationalized PrivatBank. 12 877 93

Honcharuk announces possible compromise with Kolomoiskyi over PrivatBank Honcharuk announces possible compromise with Kolomoiskyi over PrivatBank Prime Minister of Ukraine Oleksiy Honcharuk has reported on a possible compromise with businessman Ihor Kolomoiskyi regarding a dispute on the nationalization of PrivatBank owned by Kolomoiskyi. 6 199 118

Kolomoiskyi sees good window of opportunity for amicable agreement on PrivatBank Kolomoiskyi sees good window of opportunity for amicable agreement on PrivatBank Ihor Kolomoiskyi in dispute on the nationalization of PrivatBank, the owner of which he was earlier, is ready to make do with the satisfaction for accusations against him and an amicable agreement and sees a good window of opportunities for this. 7 746 104

Law enforcers raid Ukraine Law enforcers raid Ukraine's PrivatBank HQ Searches are being carried out at the bank's central office in the city of Dnipro. 10 796 108

Court lifts seizure of 415 real estate assets related to Kolomoiskyi 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. 30 954 357

Kolomoiskyi trying to block lawsuit in Switzerland through Ukrainian courts - NBU Kolomoiskyi trying to block lawsuit in Switzerland through Ukrainian courts - NBU Former PrivatBank stockholder Ihor Kolomoiskyi is again trying to block through Ukrainian courts a lawsuit filed by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) in Switzerland. 2 952 27

PrivatBank challenges ruling of Kyiv Administrative Court PrivatBank challenges ruling of Kyiv Administrative Court PrivatBank has appealed against the ruling of the Kyiv District Administrative Court that the nationalization of the financial institution was unlawful. 4 341 33

PrivatBank sues ex-owner Kolomoiskyi PrivatBank sues ex-owner Kolomoiskyi The lawsuit was filed on May 21, 2019. 9 995 35 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank

PGO starts investigation into alleged interference of Poroshenko, Petrenko And Smolii on judges in case upon PrivatBank nationalization PGO starts investigation into alleged interference of Poroshenko, Petrenko And Smolii on judges in case upon PrivatBank nationalization The Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) has started an investigation into alleged interference of President Petro Poroshenko, Minister of Justice Pavlo Petrenko, and Head of the National Bank of Ukraine Yakiv Smolii in activity of judges of the District Administrative Court of Kyiv in the case upon nationalization of PrivatBank. 8 865 116

PrivatBank case: Oligarch Kolomoiskyi files five new lawsuits PrivatBank case: Oligarch Kolomoiskyi files five new lawsuits The oligarch demands to recognize the credit contracts with his personal guarantee null and void. 9 568 188

Moody Moody's: PrivatBank case interference would hurt Ukraine's credit rating Ukraine’s credit profile would be badly damaged, Moody’s warned on Wednesday, if the country’s new president interfered in an acrimonious legal battle over the 2016 nationalization of the country’s biggest lender Privatbank. 4 083 92 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank

PrivatBank PrivatBank's nationalization: Judges of Kyiv's District Administrative Court under pressure Judges of Kyiv's District Administrative Court, who issued a ruling in the case on the nationalization of PrivatBank, have appealed to the High Council of Justice (HCJ), the Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) and the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) with statements regarding interference in their activities. 38 858 502

Court rules nationalization of PrivatBank illegal, NBU appeals 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. 49 493 979 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank

Court postpones consideration of Kolomoiskyi’s PrivatBank lawsuit for May 7 Court postpones consideration of Kolomoiskyi’s PrivatBank lawsuit for May 7 The Ministry of Finance asked to leave the lawsuit without the consideration; however, the court dismissed the application. 2 629 76 Previously in trend: Nationalization of Privatbank

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