Court Orders 60-Day Custody for Kolomoisky with Bail Set at 1.1 Billion Hryvnias.

Court Ruling on Ihor Kolomoisky

According to TSN.ua: A Kyiv court has altered the pre-trial restrictions for businessman Ihor Kolomoisky. The Podilskyi District Court of Kyiv ruled on March 3rd to replace his bail with a 60-day detention order, setting a new bail amount of 1.1 billion hryvnias. This case is being closely watched as part of broader anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine.

Ihor Kolomoisky, born February 17, 1963, has now been held in custody for over two years. His previous bail was set at 1,827,352,580 hryvnias, which the court has now reduced. The judge explicitly stated:

“The petition of Ihor Valeriyovych Kolomoisky to change the pre-trial measure from bail to a personal recognizance is denied.”

Significance of the Court Decision

The court further ordered: “For the accused Ihor Valeriyovych Kolomoisky, born 17.02.1963, the pre-trial measure is to be changed from bail to custody for a period of 60 days, until May 1, 2026, inclusive.” This move marks a significant development in the high-profile case against the prominent oligarch.

The shift from bail to detention underscores the protracted nature of the legal proceedings and the case's complexity, which continues to generate substantial public and media interest in Ukraine. The court's decision to lower the bail amount may indicate a reassessment of certain risks in the case, yet the imposition of custody remains a critical factor. This ruling is likely to influence the future course of the trial and the defense strategy for the accused.