World · 12 May 2026
Andriy Yermak in court over corruption claims
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A significant corruption investigation involving a former top official could affect Ukraine's European Union membership bid. Andriy Yermak, President Zelensky's former chief of staff, appeared in a Kyiv court on Tuesday after being named a suspect in a money-laundering scheme. Authorities allege the scheme involves a $10.5m luxury construction project and a wider $100m energy sector embezzlement.
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