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NABU Says Yermak and Umerov Are Not Suspects in ‘Midas’ Probe

The bureau reported that items seized from a November search of Yermak, including digital media, are under arrest.

Overview

  • At a parliamentary commission hearing, NABU director Semen Kryvonos declined to discuss interrogations or additional searches, citing pre-trial secrecy.
  • He said former presidential office head Andriy Yermak does not have suspect status in the ‘Midas’ case.
  • Kryvonos reported that materials taken during the November 28 search of Yermak are under arrest and include digital media, and he said no search occurred at Yermak’s workplace.
  • The director also stated that RNBO secretary Rustem Umerov does not have suspect status, after providing witness testimony on November 25.
  • Operation ‘Midas’, announced November 10, targets an alleged scheme influencing strategic energy enterprises such as Energoatom, and NABU has not addressed reported recordings that others claim link Yermak to a codename.