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The unfolding "Mindichgate" scandal, involving Andriy Yermak, has gripped Ukraine. Investigative journalist Yurii Nikolov warns that society may grow complacent, overlooking vital corruption issues. Key development includes media reports of Yermak's visit to the Foreign Intelligence Service, hinting at a potential escape from Ukraine. Sources confirm that the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) is poised to serve Yermak a notice of suspicion soon. These events trigger widespread discussions about the integrity of Ukraine's political landscape, amid growing fears of corruption being swept under the rug.

What is the notice of suspicion for Andriy Yermak about?

Andriy Yermak, former head of the President’s Office, is expected to receive a notice of suspicion regarding his involvement in the "Mindichgate" corruption scandal. This legal action comes as part of ongoing investigations by anti-corruption bodies in Ukraine, spotlighting serious allegations that could have significant political repercussions.

What does Yermak's visit to the Foreign Intelligence Service imply?

Yermak's visit to the Foreign Intelligence Service has raised concerns and speculation. Media reports suggest that he may be preparing to escape Ukraine, possibly arranging for cover documents. This development highlights the seriousness of the allegations and the potential for a high-profile legal battle.

How does Yurii Nikolov view the current phase of the scandal?

Investigative journalist Yurii Nikolov cautions that society is entering a dangerous phase where it becomes habituated to scandals like "Mindichgate". He emphasizes the risk of gradually forgetting these significant corruption issues, which could undermine efforts towards transparency and justice in Ukraine.

What role does NABU play in the Yermak investigation?

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) is integral to the investigation against Andriy Yermak. They are the key authority responsible for serving the notice of suspicion. Their involvement underscores the commitment to address high-level corruption and enforce accountability within Ukraine's political framework.

What are the potential implications of Yermak's legal battles?

Yermak's legal battles could significantly impact Ukraine's political scene. They highlight deep-seated issues of corruption and test the strength of anti-corruption measures. Upcoming developments will either reinforce the pursuit of judicial integrity or expose possible systemic weaknesses in addressing corruption.

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Yermak Yermak visits Ivashchenko’s Foreign Intelligence Service office. Escape from Ukraine is likely being prepared – media This evening, on 5 December, former head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak visited the central office of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine. He may have been negotiating arrangements for cover documents to leave Ukraine. 31 083 150 Previously in trend: Yermak’s dismissal Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak Yermak to remain in pre-trial detention center over weekend: collected bail cannot be posted – media Former head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, who is suspected of money laundering in connection with the construction of the Dynasty cooperative, remains in a pre-trial detention center. Although the required bail amount has already been collected, he remains in custody because banks... 12 436 142 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak travels around Kyiv in an ambulance, says Goncharenko MP Honcharenko says Yermak travels around Kyiv in ambulance vehicle Former head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak is getting around Kyiv in an ambulance vehicle. 19 440 104 Previously in trend: Yermak’s dismissal Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Mykola Tyschenko Yermak is my son’s godfather, but I don’t have money for bail. Maybe I’ll transfer something when I get my new salary – "Servant of People" Tyshchenko. VIDEO Mykola Tyschenko, a member of parliament from the "Servant of the People" party, currently has no plans to contribute to the bail for former Head of the President's Office Andrii Yermak. 15 591 94 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yaremenko Zelenskyy’s presidency will be sacrificed to efforts to save Yermak – Servant of People Yaremenko Member of Parliament Bohdan Yaremenko has responded to reports of searches targeting Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, saying that attempts to "save" him could damage President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s reputation. 15 641 92 Previously in trend: Searches at Yermak’s premises

Yermak Case against Yermak is frame-up. Zhelezniak is behind it, - lawyer Fomin. VIDEO Ihor Fomin, the lawyer for Andrii Yermak, the former head of the President’s Office, stated during a television broadcast that the case against his client is politically motivated. 8 348 92 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

MP Liza Bohutska "Congratulations to Yermak on returning from cell. Stay alert, because Tkach never sleeps," Bohutska says Liza Bohutska, an MP from Servant of the People, congratulated former head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak on his release from a pre-trial detention center on bail. 13 091 85 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

NABU is preparing to notify Yermak of suspicion NABU preparing suspicion against head of OP Yermak, - Honcharenko Anti-corruption authorities are preparing to announce suspicions against the head of the President's Office, Andrii Yermak. 11 557 70 Previously in trend: Searches at Yermak’s premises

Yermak’s communication with fortune-teller Veronika Fengshui: what is known? Yermak’s ’fortune-teller’ had separate phone to communicate with him, he wrote to her about heads of NABU and SAPO. VIDEO Andrii Yermak, former head of the Presidential Office, spoke with a subscriber of ‘Veronika Feng Shui Office’ and mentioned the heads of anti-corruption agencies. 16 059 118 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak Dynasty construction

High Anti-Corruption Court hears Yermak case Court choosing preventive measure for Yermak in Dynasty construction case (updated). VIDEO The High Anti-Corruption Court has begun a hearing to choose a preventive measure for former Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak. 9 831 83 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak Dynasty construction

Suspicion against Yermak: What can it be related to? NABU prepares suspicion against Yermak, which may be related to "Dynasty" cooperative, - media The NABU is preparing a suspicion against the head of the Presidential Office, Andrii Yermak. It may be related to his interest in one of the houses of the "Dynasty" cooperative. 21 104 58 Previously in trend: Searches at Yermak’s premises

Yermak was released from pre-trial detention after posting bail: what is known? Yermak released from pre-trial detention center after bail posted. VIDEO Former Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak has been released from a pre-trial detention center after bail was posted. 8 854 78 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak NABU and SAPO serve notice of suspicion on Yermak in "Dynasty" case. VIDEO The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have served notice of suspicion on former Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak in a case involving the laundering of UAH 460 million through luxury... 10 367 75 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Zhelezniak contacted the SSU regarding Yermak’s fortune-teller Zhelezniak asks SSU to investigate whether Yermak’s "fortune-teller" has ties to Russian intelligence agencies MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak has asked Acting SSU Head Yevhen Khmara to investigate possible ties between "fortune teller" Veronika Anikiievich and Russian intelligence agencies. 5 877 56 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak Dynasty construction

Andriy Yermak Yermak on NABU notice of suspicion: "I do not own single house, only one apartment and car" Former Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak refused to comment on the NABU notice of suspicion in the "Dynasty" case involving the laundering of UAH 460 million through luxury construction near Kyiv. 8 254 107 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Roza Tapanova will post part of the bail for Yermak Member of the supervisory boards of "Oschadbank" and "Ukrnafta," and Yermak’s business partner, Tapanova, will post 8 million hryvnias in bail on his behalf The acting director of the "Babyn Yar" National Historical and Memorial Reserve, a member of the supervisory boards of "Oschadbank" and "Ukrnafta", and a former business partner of Andrii Yermak, will post 8 million hryvnias out of the 140 million hryvnia bail on his behalf. 10 304 60 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak Dynasty construction

Bankova Street blocked off in Kyiv Bankova Street blocked off: President’s Office under increased security, MP Honcharenko says Bankova Street in Kyiv, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Office is located, has been blocked off. 16 006 81 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Media names contributors to Yermak’s UAH 140 million bail Largest amount from Rebrov: media reports who posted bail for Yermak. LIST Bail for former Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak was posted by seven individuals and seven legal entities. 13 031 79 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak Yermak to be served NABU notice of suspicion in near future – sources Anti-corruption bodies will soon serve a notice of suspicion to the Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak. 11 571 46 Previously in trend: Searches at Yermak’s premises Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak comments before court hearing on preventive measure I have many shortcomings, "but I do not count lack of intelligence among them," – Yermak Former Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak stressed that justice must remain independent and free from any pressure. According to him, he intends to demonstrate through his own conduct that he is not using any influence on the judiciary. 3 742 51 Previously in trend: Yermak’s influence Notice of suspicion for Yermak

yermak I often hear question: "Where is suspicion against Yermak?" — Klymenko, head of SAPO. VIDEO Oleksandr Klymenko, head of the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, is frequently asked: "Where is the suspicion against Yermak?". 10 321 71 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak We are at stage of Mindichgate where we are getting used to Yermak not going to jail, Nikolov says. VIDEO Investigative journalist Yurii Nikolov said society is entering a dangerous phase of growing accustomed to and gradually forgetting the "Mindichgate" corruption scandal. 3 770 42 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Serhii Rebrov paid 30 million hryvnias in bail for Andriy Yermak Former Ukraine national football team coach Serhii Rebrov paid 30 million hryvnias in bail for Yermak. PHOTO Serhiy Rebrov, the former head coach of the Ukrainian national football team, has posted bail of 30 million hryvnias for Andrii Yermak, the former head of the President’s Office. 14 162 188 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Mindichgate could affect Ukraine’s path to the EU: analysis by German media "Mindichgate" and notice of suspicion against Yermak could jeopardize Ukraine’s EU accession – Die Zeit The corruption scandal involving Andriy Yermak, the former head of the President’s Office, is causing problems for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and could jeopardise Ukraine’s aspirations to join the EU. 3 985 50 Previously in trend: Mindichgate Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak Yermak’s lawyer paid for upgraded cell for him in pre-trial detention center – media Former head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak, who was remanded in custody on 14 May, is being held in a paid cell at a pre-trial detention center. 8 370 48 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak has been placed under a preventive measure in the corruption case Yermak has been remanded in custody for 60 days: bail set at 140 million hryvnias. VIDEO Andrii Yermak, former head of the President’s Office, has been placed under a preventive measure in a corruption case. 9 184 89 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak Dynasty construction

Yermak "We will turn to colleagues," lawyer Fomin on searching for bail money for Yermak Andriy Yermak’s lawyer Ihor Fomin commented on the search for bail money for the former head of the Presidential Office. He noted that everything would depend on the amount set by the court. 5 694 43 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak Yermak responds whether Zelenskyy supported him: He has many important matters Former Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak says he did not reach out to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 2 849 32 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

SAPO says Yermak has four diplomatic passports Yermak has four diplomatic passports. There is risk of hiding from investigation abroad – SAPO SAPO said former Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak has four diplomatic passports, the newest of which is valid until 2030. 3 883 43 Previously in trend: Yermak’s influence Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Presidential Adviser Dmytro Lytvyn Zelenskyy’s Office makes first statement on Yermak suspicion The Office of the President has made its first statement on the suspicion notice served on Yermak. 22 027 55 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak says he cannot pay UAH 180 million bail Yermak on UAH 180 million bail: I do not have that kind of money. I only have what is listed in my declaration Former Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak said he did not have the funds to post UAH 180 million bail. 3 518 36 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak Dynasty construction

HACC upholds preventive measure for Yermak Preventive measure for Yermak left unchanged The Appeals Chamber of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) considered an appeal against the preventive measure imposed on former head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak. 4 602 40 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak and Chervinsky had a heated exchange in court Yermak and Chervinskyi clash in court: I hope this will not simply pass for you and those who betrayed Ukraine. VIDEO Former intelligence officer Roman Chervinskyi and former Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak had a heated exchange at a High Anti-Corruption Court hearing where a preventive measure was being chosen for the former head of the President’s Office. 21 920 64 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak’s lawyer commented on the charges: what is known? Allegations against Yermak are baseless, this whole situation has been provoked by public pressure, - lawyer Fomin Andrii Yermak's lawyer, Ihor Fomin, considers the charges against the former head of the President's Office to be unfounded. 4 749 55 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Media identify Yermak’s alleged "fortune teller" Yermak’s "fortune teller" Anikiievich visited occupied Crimea, and her father is Russian citizen – media "Veronika Feng Shui Office", with whom, according to the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), Andriy Yermak coordinated appointments, is Veronika Anikiievich. 6 898 54 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Bezuhla made a statement about Yermak’s pledge There are no people in "SP" faction willing to post bail for Yermak. Is it only to come to court to gloat, - Bezuhla MP Mariana Bezuhla says that no one in the "Servant of the People" (SP) faction is willing to post bail for former Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak. 4 234 26 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak Dynasty construction

Andrii Yermak in court on 12 May European Commission on allegations against Yermak: Anti-corruption bodies in Ukraine are doing their job; we are monitoring situation The European Commission has responded to the charges filed by NABU and the SAPO against former Head of the Presidential Office Andrii Yermak and emphasized the importance of the fight against corruption. 1 738 39 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Court to decide on preventive measure for Andrii Yermak HACC will continue today to determine preventive measure for Yermak: hearing will be held behind closed doors Continuation of the hearing on the motion for a pretrial restraint against Andrii Yermak, former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, will resume today, 13 May, at 12:00. 1 443 30 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

UAH 140 million bail posted for Andriy Yermak Bail of UAH 140 million has already been posted for Yermak: HACC has "seen" funds The full amount of bail has now been posted for former Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak: UAH 140 million. 5 265 59 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak Yermak remains in pre-trial detention center: UAH 140 million bail not raised for him in time – media Former Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak, who is suspected of laundering more than UAH 460 million during the construction of Dynasty, remains in a pre-trial detention center today. As of the evening of 14 May, the full bail amount set by the court has not been raised. 5 301 75 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Zelenskyy, Yermak Yermak discusses style of his house in Dynasty with designer, wants "mix", NABU says. PHOTO The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have published materials in the case involving the Dynasty cottage community near Kyiv. The construction of one residence costs about $2 million. In the new recordings, former... 16 580 37 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak Dynasty construction

Yermak commented on the preventive measure: what is known? Yermak on his detention: I stand by my position and deny all charges. VIDEO Andrii Yermak, former head of the President’s Office, has commented on the preventive measure imposed on him by the High Anti-Corruption Court. 5 480 50 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak Dynasty construction

money 1:3 exchange was offered to post bail for Yermak – Nikolaienko Bail for former head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak was raised with difficulty. 30 398 23 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak Third of Yermak’s bail has already been posted: UAH 85.6 million still needed – media A third of the bail set for former Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak has already been posted. Another UAH 85.6 million is still needed to reach the UAH 140 million bail amount set by the court. 3 304 52 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak consulted fortune teller on state appointments, SAPO says Yermak consulted fortune teller "Veronika Feng Shui" on appointments to state posts – SAPO Former Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak consulted a fortune teller, listed in his contacts as "Veronika Feng Shui Office," on appointments to state posts. In particular, he sent her candidates’ dates of birth and asked for advice. 10 716 89 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Dmytro Dmytrenko Dmytrenko, who is engaged in discrediting NABU, attended Yermak’s court hearing – AntAC. PHOTO Dmytro Dmytrenko, a figure directly involved in smear campaigns against anti-corruption bodies (NABU and SAPO), was present at the hearing to determine Andrii Yermak’s pre-trial detention. 7 233 26 Previously in trend: Pressure on NABU Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak SAPO never announces notices of suspicion, including for Yermak. It violates presumption of innocence – Klymenko Head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) Oleksandr Klymenko denied reports about an allegedly prepared notice of suspicion for Andriy Yermak, former head of the President’s Office. 2 972 19 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

Yermak Yermak may lose right to practice law over violation – media Former Head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak, after resuming his legal practice, failed to complete mandatory special courses within three months in accordance with the Procedure for Advanced Training of Lawyers of Ukraine. 2 955 25 Previously in trend: Yermak’s influence Notice of suspicion for Yermak

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