High Anti-Corruption Court releases MP Tyshchenko on bail of UAH 10 million
The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has imposed a preventive measure on Member of Parliament Mykola Tyshchenko. The judge ruled to set bail for the defendant at UAH 10 million and also ordered him to wear an electronic monitoring device, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
In addition to the financial bail, the lawmaker has been subject to a number of procedural obligations. Tyshchenko is required to appear immediately upon being summoned by the court or investigators, not to leave Kyiv without permission, and to surrender his foreign passports.
The prosecution had insisted on a significantly stricter preventive measure. Prosecutors asked the court to remand the MP into custody, with the alternative of posting bail in the amount of over UAH 19 million.
The defense, in turn, requested a less severe measure not involving large financial payments—specifically, release on personal guarantee. Several members of parliament expressed their willingness to vouch for their colleague, but the court rejected these motions.
Mykola Tyshchenko himself, speaking in the courtroom, stated that he does not admit guilt, considers the charges against him completely unfounded, and calls the criminal proceedings “fabricated.” The MP also leveled accusations against the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), alleging that it was collaborating with the organization “Khimprom.”
What is the MP accused of:
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) announced charges against Mykola Tyshchenko on June 29. The case involves several counts:
- Extorting more than USD 1 million in illicit benefits for “resolving issues” related to the activities of illegal call centers.
- Laundering of funds obtained through criminal means. According to the investigation, the lawmaker laundered UAH 12.6 million by drawing up a fictitious gift agreement with his ex-wife.
- Including knowingly false information in his annual financial disclosure statement.
As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, MP Mykola Tyshchenko has faced new charges from NABU and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO). This time, the politician is accused of extorting over USD 1 million in bribes, money laundering, and falsifying data in his electronic declaration.