Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s former chief of staff was jailed Thursday on money laundering and fraud charges tied to a luxury real estate development near Kyiv.

Andriy Yermak served as head of the Office of the President of Ukraine from 2020 until his resignation in November 2025 amid a widening corruption scandal. During his tenure, Yermak attended high-level meetings with world leaders and played a key role in shaping Ukraine’s wartime policies.