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Former Aide to Zelensky, Andriy Yermak, Arrested Amid Corruption Investigation

Andriy Yermak, the former chief of staff to President Zelensky, has been ordered to be detained by Ukraine's anti-corruption court on money-laundering charges.

Editorial Staff / 2026-05-14 / 1min

On May 14, 2026, Ukraine's anti-corruption court issued an arrest order for Andriy Yermak, who previously served as chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Yermak is facing serious allegations of money laundering, with reports suggesting he is implicated in a significant corruption scandal involving nearly 9 million euros.

This development marks a notable shift for Yermak, who held a prominent position in the Zelensky administration until November 2025.

Updates

Update at 13:38 UTC on 2026-05-14

France 24 reported President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff until just November, Andrii Yermak, has fallen a long way. He is now accused of laundering nearly 9 million euros in a high profile corruption scandal. A Kyiv judge ordered on Thursday that he b.

Sources: France 24