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A sophisticated organized crime group accused of laundering approximately 460 million Ukrainian hryvnias (about $12 million USD) has been uncovered in Ukraine. The investigation has drawn in Andriy Yermak, the former head of the President's Office, raising significant questions about corruption at the highest levels.

Allegations Against Yermak

Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has reportedly implicated Yermak in the organized group suspected of embezzling funds within elite construction projects near Kyiv. However, according to reports from "Ukrainska Pravda," Yermak has denied any wrongdoing, stating he only owns one car and one apartment.

Operation 'Midas' Unfolds

The investigation, dubbed Operation 'Midas,' was launched on November 10, 2025, by NABU and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO). The operation aimed to expose a corruption scheme involving influence over strategic state enterprises, notably Energoatom.

Presidential Dismissal Amidst Probe

Just hours after NABU conducted searches at Yermak's residence on November 28, 2025, President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed him from his post. This swift action underscores the gravity of the allegations.

Criminal Group's Operations

SAPO has stated that the primary activity of this criminal organization involved receiving bribes ranging from 10-15% of the value of contracts with Energoatom. Law enforcement agencies discovered that the group's office, located in the center of Kyiv, facilitated the laundering of approximately $100 million USD through their operations.

Yermak's Prominent Role

Andriy Yermak served as the head of the President's Office from February 2020. He was considered one of President Zelensky's closest confidants and a highly influential figure in the country.

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