Anti-Corruption Teams Raid Home and Offices of Zelensky’s Chief of Staff
KYIV — In a significant escalation of Ukraine’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign, law enforcement agencies conducted coordinated searches at the residence and offices of Presidential Chief of Staff Andrii Yermak on Tuesday. The operation marks the latest development in a high-profile investigation into alleged corruption within the country’s energy sector.
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) carried out the raids as part of a broader probe into a $100 million corruption scheme involving senior officials. Yermak, a key adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky and central figure in international negotiations, confirmed the searches in a Telegram post, stating that investigators “are facing no obstacles” and emphasizing his full cooperation.
The investigation comes at a delicate time for Ukraine’s government as it continues to defend against Russian military aggression while seeking sustained political and financial support from Western allies. The probe into high-level corruption has raised concerns among international partners about governance and accountability, even as Kyiv emphasizes its commitment to transparency.
Yermak, who has not been formally charged, stated that his legal team was present during the searches and reiterated his support for the work of anti-corruption institutions. The presidential administration has yet to issue an official statement regarding the operation.
This case represents one of several recent anti-corruption efforts targeting senior Ukrainian officials, reflecting the government’s ongoing struggle to balance judicial reform with wartime leadership amid intense international scrutiny.
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