At the preventive measure hearing, Andrii Yermak's lawyer called the suspicion notice unfounded and denied any connection between Yermak and Chernyshov. In his view, the investigation has no grounds to claim the land plot in question was purchased with illicit funds, and the group of suspects was assembled arbitrarily — without any proven links between them.

The lawyer also challenged the prosecution's key assertions. He asked precisely how Yermak had “ensured financing” — arguing this was not clear from the prosecutor's presentation. He stated that Yermak did not own a residence in Dynasty, and that the prosecution merely assumes he planned to become its owner. He also argued that the prosecutor failed to identify a predicate offence, and that the prosecution materials do not implicate Yermak in any way.

On the question of risks, the lawyer noted that during the war Yermak was under constant monitoring, and that all his foreign travel was exclusively within the scope of official duties.

Describing Yermak's financial situation as “modest” — even his 2019 Mercedes is “not an expensive car,” counsel argued — the lawyer characterized the UAH 180 million bail sought by SAPO as unaffordable. He also referenced a full review of Yermak's asset declarations by the National Agency on Corruption Prevention, which found no signs of criminal or administrative violations.

The lawyer separately denied that any pressure had been applied to the expert, and noted that the expert examination findings have not been presented as evidence in the proceedings.

The hearing is currently in recess; the defense will continue presenting its arguments.