What is known
Alexander Yurievich Didych is a lawyer whom the prosecution describes as a trusted associate of Serhiy Kropiva. Suspilne reports that Didych’s wife is Kropiva’s sister. The allegations relate to Didych’s alleged role in managing assets and financial documents. [1] [2] [5] [6]
What the SAP is charging him with
According to the prosecution, Didych was involved in the implementation of investment projects that may have been financed by proceeds from front call centres. He is also alleged to have kept records of Kropiva’s assets and managed the accounts of associated sole traders. The investigation suspects the lawyer of participating in a criminal organisation and of laundering criminally obtained assets. [1] [2]
Chronology of court proceedings
On 8 September 2026, the High Anti-Corruption Court (VAKS) ordered Didych to be remanded in custody, with an alternative bail set at 15 million hryvnias. In September, the appeal court upheld the decision. According to Suspilne, on 30 October, the High Anti-Corruption Court reduced the bail for Kropiva’s representative to 11.6 million hryvnias. [1] [2] [3] [4]
What the editorial team is investigating
The subject of the investigation is which assets and transactions the prosecution attributes personally to Didych, who was listed as the owner, and what documents the investigation uses to link these projects to income from call centres. [1] [2]
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