The High Anti-Corruption Court extended Trukhanov's restrictions: the ankle monitor remains in place

The High Anti-Corruption Court extended the term of the procedural obligations imposed on the former mayor of Odesa through December 13, 2026. The court issued the corresponding ruling on October 13 at the request of a prosecutor from the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office.

This was reported by the High Anti-Corruption Court.

The former mayor of Odesa must appear in court whenever summoned, may not leave Ukraine without the court’s permission, and must report any change of residence. He is also prohibited from communicating with witnesses in the criminal proceedings.

In addition, the defendant must surrender for safekeeping any documents granting him the right to leave or enter Ukraine and must wear an electronic monitoring device.

The High Anti-Corruption Court (VAKS) noted that, in accordance with the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in accordance with the procedure established by law and by a court conviction.

This refers to a case in which the former mayor is suspected of participating in an organized criminal group led by businessman Volodymyr Galanternik. In December 2024, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office referred to courta caseinvolving a criminal organization that caused the Odesa community to lose 689 million hryvnias. Eleven people were suspected, including Hennadiy Trukhanov.

The NABU did not disclose any names, but Intent reported that the case involved Odesa businessmanVolodymyr Galanternyk, who is hiding from the investigation abroad. Among the other defendants are Odesa MayorHennadiy Trukhanov, his former deputiesOleg BryndakandPetro Ryabokon, former city council memberVasyl Shkryabai, legal department directorInna Popovska, founder of the company “Budova”Dmytro Dimarskyi, and others.

Андрій Колісніченко