The (HACC has imposed an interim measure on Liudmyla Zorina, a suspect in the large-scale corruption scheme in the energy sector, ordering detention with the option of posting UAH 12 million bail. 

If bail is posted, Zorina must comply with the following obligations:

• appear when summoned by the court, investigator, or prosecutor;

• not leave Kyiv or Kyiv region without permission;

• notify the prosecutor of any change of residence;

• refrain from communicating with suspects and witnesses;

• surrender his international passport;

• wear an electronic monitoring device.

According to the investigation, Zorina acted as an accomplice in the “back office” through which the money was laundered. She maintained records of the companies created by the criminal organization and their bank accounts. She also monitored powers of attorney authorizing representation of these companies and prepared all reporting required by state authorities. 

Also, Zorina allegedly participated personally in the money-laundering process. To support this, the prosecutor read out covertly recorded conversations.

The prosecutor pointed to risks to the criminal proceedings, citing the severity of the possible sentence, the suspect’s substantial income, and her recent purchase of an expensive vehicle. During a search, investigators also seized USD 105,000 from Zorina. The prosecutor therefore asked the court to order detention with an alternative bail of UAH 15,140,000.

The defense argued that Zorina’s actions do not constitute the offenses she is charged with and that the risks had been significantly exaggerated. Counsel asked the court to reject the prosecutor’s motion and refrain from imposing any interim measure.