Zelenskyy's former aide Yermak's case shows resilience of anti-corruption institutions, EU ambassador says
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová told journalists that the court proceedings in the case of Andrii Yermak, a former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, have demonstrated the resilience and maturity of Ukraine's anti-corruption institutions.
Source: European Pravda, citing Ukrinform, a Ukrainian news agency
Details: Mathernová said the very fact that the former head of the President's Office appeared before the High Anti-Corruption Court is evidence that Ukraine's anti-corruption institutions are working, adding that this is happening during a full-scale invasion.
She noted, however, that this would unfortunately be used in hybrid warfare, with some likely to present it as proof that corruption in Ukraine is effectively systemic.
Mathernová said those who understand reforms, analyse the situation and know what is happening in Ukraine will see the case as evidence that the institutions are showing resilience, maturity and the ability to function, adding that this is also her own view.
Background:
- On 12 May, the High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine began a hearing to select a pre-trial restriction for Andrii Yermak in a case concerning the alleged laundering of UAH 460 million (around US$10.5 million) during the construction of the high-end Dynastiia ("Dynasty") housing complex in Kozyn, near Kyiv. The hearing resumed at 12:00 on 13 May.
- The prosecution asked the court to remand Andrii Yermak in custody with the option of bail in the amount of UAH 180 million (about US$4 million).
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