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Former Ukraine Official Yermak Faces $100M Corruption Probe

4/17/2026

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Andriy Yermak, former head of Ukraine's President's Office, faces a $100 million corruption probe tied to Energoatom and was summoned but did not attend.
Investigators allege he financed luxury Kyiv-area homes through corrupt practices.
Recordings refer to him as "Ali Baba."
Yermak resigned in November after searches at his premises.
Ukraine has requested the extradition of Timur Mindich, a close associate who fled to Israel.

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Story summary

Andriy Yermak, former head of Ukraine's President's Office, faces a $100 million corruption probe tied to Energoatom and was summoned but did not attend.
Investigators allege he financed luxury Kyiv-area homes through corrupt practices.
Recordings refer to him as "Ali Baba."
Yermak resigned in November after searches at his premises.
Ukraine has requested the extradition of Timur Mindich, a close associate who fled to Israel.