Part of the bail for Deputy Prime Minister Chernyshov was paid by individuals linked to Ukrainian businessman Kryppa

At least part of the ₴120 million bail (approx. €2.79 million) for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Unity Oleksii Chernyshov was paid by individuals connected to Ukrainian businessman Maksym Kryppa.

According to the investigative outlet Schemes, ₴44 million (approx. €1.02 million) was paid by Daria Bedia, the marketing director of the DIM group of companies.

As it turns out, Kryppa himself became a partner in the DIM group back in February.

Media reports have previously suggested that Kryppa may serve as a “front” through which influential figures in the Ukrainian government invest funds. Kryppa has denied these claims, calling them an “information attack.”

Meanwhile, DIM founder Oleksandr Nasikovskyi stated that Bedia decided to leave the company this week, that he was unaware of her posting bail, and that he does not know Chernyshov personally.

Kryppa is known for purchasing hotels, business centers, and media outlets in Ukraine for billions. Further details about him are available in a separate investigation.

Another ₴66 million (approx. €1.53 million) of Chernyshov’s bail was posted by the company Foravto Tor LLC from Dnipro, which specializes in wholesale trade of auto parts. However, the company’s director and owner, Eduard Martynenko, told journalists he was hearing for the first time that his company had posted bail for the Deputy Prime Minister.

In addition, ₴10 million (approx. €232,000) was posted by Chernyshov’s wife, Svitlana.

As previously reported, Chernyshov is suspected of abuse of office and bribery. The total bail amount set was ₴120,002,668 (approx. €2,790,770), which was required by the High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine on June 27.

The court imposed several conditions on the Deputy Prime Minister, including: appearing at the request of detectives, prosecutors, and the court; informing authorities of any change in residence or employment; not leaving the territory of Ukraine; and refraining from contact with other suspects and witnesses in the case.