What is known
Konstantin Vladimirovich Yusubov, a former prosecutor, is named as a defendant in case No. 991/5573/22. The case centres on the seizure, in December 2019, of more than eight kilograms of gold bars from a bank safe deposit box in Odessa and their subsequent handover to a man who claimed that the gold belonged to him. [1] [2] [3]
What are the charges brought by the prosecution?
The prosecution alleges that Yusubov acted in collusion and abused his official powers to take possession of the gold bars. He is charged under Part 5 of Article 191 and Part 1 of Article 366 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The court discussed the documents used to substantiate the claim to the gold, as well as the handwriting analysis report regarding the signatures on the contracts. The defence contested the evidential value of the expert report. Yusubov stated that he had participated in the search on official business. [2] [4]
Where did the ‘Khimprom’ theory come from?
Skelet Org linked the gold to ‘Khimprom’ via the tenant of the safe deposit box. This is the journalists’ theory regarding the origin of the gold bars. The criminal case against Yusubov concerns their seizure and transfer. [2] [5]
Progress of the case
In November 2025, the High Anti-Corruption Court suspended proceedings due to Yusubov’s military service. The court stated that the possibility of resuming the trial would depend on the circumstances of his attendance at hearings. [3] [4]
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