Zelensky’s Right-Hand Man Andriy Yermak Gets Pre-Trial Arrest in Corruption Probe, Bail Set at $3 Million (VIDEOS)
Is Yermak taking the fall for ‘Vova’?
We have long been reporting on the fall of Volodymyr Zelensky’s right-hand man, Andriy Yermak, now officially charged with money laundering in the ‘Operation Midas’ corruption investigation.
Watch: Yermak arrives at Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court.
Ex-head of Zelensky’s office Andrey Yermak arrives at Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court for next hearing to decide his preventive measure
Yermak previously said he expects a ‘fair ruling’ https://t.co/WL1kOqWjp7 pic.twitter.com/3se4hkbbBl
— RT (@RT_com) May 13, 2026
❕ Andriy Yermak has arrived at Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court
The second hearing on pre-trial restrictions for the former head of the Presidential Office is set to take place today. Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities claim Yermak was involved in laundering 460 million… https://t.co/3pkIAgJ1C6 pic.twitter.com/CoPAgflAxr
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) May 13, 2026
And now, his prospects for fleeing Ukraine like Zelensky’s partner Timur Mindich have diminished, as he is arrested and surrenders his passports.
Reuters reported:
“Ukraine’s anti-corruption court on Thursday ordered the arrest of Andriy Yermak, a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and former head of his administration, on money-laundering charges.
The court also set bail at 140 million hryvnias ($3.19 million), which would allow Yermak, who has denied the allegations against him, to be released pending a final ruling in his case.”
Ukraine: Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) asked the court to remand Yermak into custody unless he posts $4 million for bail.
Yermak laughably claimed he doesn’t have the money.
The court adjourned today without issuing a decision on preventative measures. pic.twitter.com/Mnvo0ZH7W9— Igor Sushko (@igorsushko) May 13, 2026
NEXTA on X
“Former head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office Andriy Yermak has been placed under arrest for two months with bail set at 140 million hryvnias. Yermak was not taken into custody immediately — he has five days to post bail or appeal the decision.
The court ruled that if bail is paid, Yermak must wear an electronic ankle monitor, remain in Kyiv, surrender his international and diplomatic passports, and avoid contact with several suspects and witnesses in the case.
After the hearing, the former Presidential Office chief said he does not admit guilt and plans to appeal the ruling: ‘I am staying in Ukraine. I have nothing to hide.’
He also stated that he does not have the money for bail, and that his lawyers will look for funds among friends and acquaintances.”
Ukrainians are stunned by the court reading transcripts of texts between Andriy Yermak, until recently the country’s second most powerful man, and his fortune-teller “Veronica Feng-Shui,” in which she advises him to get rid of his enemies in the media and parliament before it’s… pic.twitter.com/wUKzAdWO6N
— Yaroslav Trofimov (@yarotrof) May 13, 2026
An egg was thrown at Yermak when he left the courtroom.
When the guy was asked about his motive, he replied: “Because he’s a f**khead.”
Tomorrow, a preventive measure will be imposed on the former head of Zelensky’s office, Andriy Yermak, in court. He faces up to 15 years in… pic.twitter.com/4iuYGNszBG
— Zlatti71 (@Zlatti_71) May 13, 2026
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