Ukrainian president's former right-hand man, Andriy Yermak, has descended from power to the courtroom, being implicated in a major corruption case. After a three-day-long hearing, on May 14, the High Anti-Corruption Court placed Yermak in custody for two months and set bail at Hr 140 million ($3.1 million). At least for the time being, Yermak will spend his time behind bars. "I don't have that kind of money for bail. Right now, my lawyer will be working with friends and acquaintances. I deny

The penalty under this article is imprisonment for a term of 8 to 15 years with confiscation of property

Ukrainian investigators have notified Andriy Yermak of suspicion in a money‑laundering case linked to the energy sector and luxury real estate developments.