HAC to review case of nine defendants in Komarnytskyi's land schemes

Start of court proceedings in land case

The High Anti-Corruption Court (HAC) will hold a preparatory hearing in the criminal case tomorrow. Nine individuals will stand trial, accused of participating in criminal activity related to land resources. The main figure in the proceedings is Denis Komarnytskyi, known to the public as the "caretaker of Kyiv", who fled to Vienna.

Who else faces the court

In addition to Komarnytskyi, the indictment covers eight other individuals. Among them are Olena Bohoslavska, Olena Marchenko, Mykhailo Terentiiev, Petro Olenych, Oleksii Mushta, Oleksandr Spasybko, Roman Blumin, and Alisa Sobol. Judge Oksana Hutsal will be handling the case materials.

Charges and investigation progress

According to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP), the defendants are involved in the activities of a criminal organisation. They are charged with corruption offences, attempted appropriation of another's property, and obstruction of lawful business activities.

The investigation into three defendants — Denis Komarnytskyi, Olena Bohoslavska, and Alisa Sobol — was conducted in absentia. The indictment was submitted to the court on 6 October. The court must now decide whether to schedule the case for a main trial.