The former head of the Ukrainian president's office is accused of money laundering.

Ukraine's government has named Andriy Yermak, former head of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's office, as a suspect in a major corruption and money laundering case, reports Reuters.

 

According to Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies, Yermak is suspected of involvement in a criminal scheme related to the laundering of approximately $10.5 million through an elite residential complex near Kyiv.

 

In accordance with legislative requirements, the official statement did not disclose the suspect's name. However, local media reported that the case specifically concerns Yermak.

 

In a comment to Radio Liberty, Yermak stated that he does not own any real estate in the said residential complex but did not elaborate on other details.

 

This case is part of a large-scale corruption investigation launched in November of last year. At that time, Zelenskyy's former business partner was accused of orchestrating a $100 million kickback scheme at the state nuclear agency.

 

As part of the investigation, a former deputy prime minister of Ukraine has also been charged.

 

According to the president's communications advisor, Dmytro Lytvyn, procedural actions regarding the suspicion against Yermak are still ongoing, and it is too early to draw final conclusions.

 

In political circles, Yermak has long been regarded as one of the most influential figures after Zelenskyy. A former film producer and lawyer, Yermak was also one of Kyiv's chief negotiators in US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks.

 

He left his position in 2025 amid a government reshuffle aimed at restoring trust in the presidential administration.