Ukrainian anti-corruption prosecutors seek custody or US$9.83m bail for former energy minister, court sets hearing
Ukraine's Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) plans to petition the court to remand Herman Halushchenko, former Ukrainian energy minister, in custody pending trial or to set bail at UAH 425 million (about US$9.82 million).
Source: Olha Postoliuk, spokesperson for the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda
Quote from Postoliuk: "The prosecutor is seeking that the defendant in the Midas case be remanded in custody or pay bail of UAH 425 million."
Details: When asked about the date of the court hearing, Postoliuk said it is scheduled for 12:30 on 17 February.
Ukraine's High Anti-Corruption Court confirmed later that it had scheduled the hearing.
Previously: On 16 February, the High Anti-Corruption Court reviewed a complaint filed by Herman Halushchenko's defence team over his alleged unlawful detention. The court partially upheld the complaint but ordered that Halushchenko remain in custody pending a decision on a pre-trial restriction.
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Background:
- Ukrainska Pravda learnt from its sources that on the night of 14-15 February, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and SAPO detained Halushchenko while he was attempting to cross the border.
- Halushchenko was served with a notice of suspicion in the Midas case. He is suspected of large-scale money laundering and was detained while attempting to leave the country.
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