Zelensky’s Former Top Aide Formally Accused in Corruption Investigation

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Kyiv: Andriy Yermak, the former chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has been formally charged in a multimillion-dollar corruption and money laundering scheme. According to an announcement on May 11, 2026, by the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), Yermak is accused of funneling over $8.9 million through a network of shell companies.

The investigation, part of a broader probe into the state nuclear operator Energoatom, alleges that funds were laundered to finance the construction of luxury mansions and a wellness complex outside Kyiv. Yermak, once considered the most powerful figure in Ukraine's administration after the president, resigned in November 2025 following initial raids on his properties.

While Yermak denies all wrongdoing, the charges mark a significant escalation in Ukraine's wartime anti-corruption efforts as it seeks to maintain international trust and advance its EU membership goals.