Chernyshov may face additional charges, - SAPO

Chernyshov may face additional charges, - SAPO

Former Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Oleksiy Chernyshov may face additional charges. The investigation regarding him is ongoing, and there are several episodes in the case that are being examined.

This is reported by the head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, Oleksandr Klymenko, at a briefing.

"Regarding the former Deputy Prime Minister. The investigation is ongoing. Indeed, suspicion has been reported for one episode. There are other episodes that are being investigated in this case," noted the head of the SAPO.

According to Klymenko, if enough evidence is gathered, the SAPO will decide to amend the suspicion, present additional charges, and continue the investigation.

He also emphasized that Chernyshov has the right to defence, which is a standard mechanism in a legal state. The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office will continue working on the criminal case.