Court reduces bail for Tymoshenko from 33 million to 266,000 hryvnias

Court decision on bail amount

The Higher Anti-Corruption Court (HAC) ruled to reduce the bail amount for People's Deputy Yulia Tymoshenko. The new preventive measure stands at 266,000 hryvnias. This means the sum has decreased 125-fold compared to the previous figure of 33.2 million hryvnias.

Details of the criminal proceedings

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) opened a criminal case in which Tymoshenko is suspected of bribing deputies. The politician categorically denies these accusations, claiming that the proceedings are politically motivated.

Mechanism for refunding funds

Previously, after searches were conducted, the suspicion was served, and the initial bail amount was set, the full sum was paid by nine individuals. According to the new ruling, two of them refused to return their contributions, so these funds will be credited towards the new, reduced bail. The remaining payers will be refunded the excess funds.

This change occurred after the court considered Tymoshenko's motion, in which she requested to lower the preventive measure from 33 million to 266,000 hryvnias.