Former deputy of Mykolaiv Regional Council Yuriy Kormyshkin commented on his detention

Former deputy of Mykolaiv Regional Council Yuriy Kormyshkin publicly reacted to his detention and charges. In his statement, he said that the situation is an example of undue pressure from law enforcement agencies.

According to Yuriy Kormyshkin, he is suspected of legalizing funds that were donated to his wife by her father and included in the declaration, as well as of "incorrect" declaration of his place of residence. He emphasized that these suspicions are based only on loan agreements and cell phone data.

I am suspected because of a gift from my father, officially declared by my wife, and because my phone was located in one of the real estate properties I own. I use several numbers because of the poor quality of communication in the region, and this fact is used as evidence," the former MP said.

Kormyshkin believes that his detention is an attempt to put pressure on his wife, MP Iryna Kormyshkina. He also expressed concern that he may be restricted from traveling abroad for treatment and rehabilitation after injuries sustained in an anti-tank mine explosion.

The former MP emphasized that he was speaking publicly about the case because he believes in the importance of public scrutiny. According to the former MP, he remains in Ukraine, helps his community, pays taxes and restores the land destroyed by the war.

"By destroying us, you are destroying the country!" Kormyshkin summarized.

The former MP emphasized that he was speaking publicly about the case because he believes in the importance of public control.

The arrest of Yuriy Kormyshkin was reported by a journalist who noted that the arrested former MP has already been released on bail in the amount of UAH 20 million. The Kormyshkins are accused of money laundering.

Also, companies associated with former MP Yuriy Kormyshkin may be involved in schemes of shadow export of agricultural products. In particular, it has been established that since 2021, the Ecotrans plant has been purchasing sunflower seeds for cash without reflecting these transactions in its tax returns.

To legalize these actions, the company entered into contracts for raw materials for processing with 43 suppliers that are part of the PAEK agricultural group owned by the former official. Some of these companies exported the oil produced abroad. Total exports since 2022 have exceeded UAH 1 billion.

It is also noted that the company may be associated with a well-known Odesa businessman Vadym Alperin, who is called the "king of smuggling." In April this year, the company was included in the sanctions list.

Yuriy Kormyshkin owns significant assets, including warehouses, offices, dozens of land plots, gas stations and workshops, making him one of the most influential businessmen in the region.

Анна Бальчінос