Restraint in decision-making: Chernishev ordered to pay a bail of 120 million hryvnias during court proceedings
The recent case involving Vice Prime Minister for National Unity Oleksii Chernishev has attracted increasing attention within Ukrainian society and the legal system. The suspect, accused of abuse of office and receiving illicit benefits in especially large amounts, is now required to deposit a bail of 120 million hryvnias. This substantial sum underscores the gravity of the investigation and judicial procedures concerning this case. According to Olesia Chemeris, spokeswoman for the High Anti-Corruption Court, the full bail amount has already been paid, as confirmed by the court order. Prior to this, the court had imposed a preventive measure on Chernishev, which includes several obligations: he must appear upon summons by investigators, prosecutors, and the court; inform about any change of residence or employment; refrain from leaving Ukraine; and avoid communication with other suspects and witnesses involved in the case. Notably, the court decided not to suspend his official duties for two months, as prosecutors from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau requested. This decision reflects a delicate balance between safeguarding judicial process guarantees and ensuring accountability for high-ranking officials accused of corruption. The case demonstrates the ongoing tension between legal procedures and efforts to combat corruption at the highest levels of government.