The situation surrounding the criminal prosecution of People's Deputy Nikolai Tishchenko has entered a new phase. According to official statements by lawyers, the parliamentarian has fully fulfilled the financial obligation established by the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC). The bail amount was set at 10 million UAH. The transfer of funds was completed within the legally prescribed timeframes, as confirmed by the deputy's lawyer on July 9, 2026.

Funding sources and defense strategy

Details regarding the formation of the bail amount were clarified thanks to information provided by the defense side to the broadcaster "Suspilne News". The financial security was formed from two sources: one part of the funds was contributed directly by the suspect himself, while the second share was secured by a third party. The lawyer did not disclose the identification data and legal status of the person acting as a co-financier, citing confidentiality.

At present, the deputy's legal team is conducting a detailed analysis of the text of the HACC ruling, which was officially handed over to the defense in the second half of the day on July 8, 2026. The question of filing an appeal against the first-instance court decision is under consideration and requires coordination with the client.

Essence of the accusation: extortion and legalization

At the end of June 2026, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) officially presented suspicion to the People's Deputy. The accusation is based on three articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The investigation accuses Tishchenko of extortion of unlawful benefit in the amount of more than 1 million US dollars. According to the prosecution's version, the events took place in August 2023: the deputy allegedly demanded money from a representative of a commercial structure for assistance in operational activities and the elimination of competitors.

In addition, the parliamentarian is charged with the legalization of income in the amount of 12.6 million UAH, as well as the submission of false data in the annual property declaration.

Restriction regime: freedom under control

The payment of bail allowed Nikolai Tishchenko to retain his personal freedom, however, this did not cancel the strict complex of procedural restrictions that have been in effect for two months. A strict control regime is in place regarding the deputy:

  • Mandatory wearing of an electronic monitoring device (electronic bracelet);
  • Prohibition on leaving the administrative boundaries of the city of Kyiv without coordination with the investigator or the court;
  • Transfer for temporary storage to relevant state bodies of all documents granting the right to leave Ukraine;
  • Complete prohibition on carrying out direct or indirect contacts with witnesses involved in this criminal case.

Additional risks and parallel investigations

In addition to the case investigated by NABU and SAP, the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) continues the pre-trial investigation into another criminal case. Within the framework of this case, the parliamentarian also figures as a suspect — regarding the incident of unlawful deprivation of liberty in the city of Dnipro.

In accordance with the norms of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, bail is a guarantee of the suspect's fulfillment of the obligations imposed on him. In the event of a violation of the restrictions established by the court, the bail amount will be turned over to the state budget, and the coercive measure may be reviewed with a view to tightening, up to detention.