The full bail amount of 20 million hryvnias has been paid for Irina Mudraya, the former deputy head of the Office of the President. This development paves the way for her release from the pre-trial detention center following the completion of all necessary procedural steps stipulated by Ukrainian legislation.
Background and Court Decision
Earlier, the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) chose a preventive measure for Irina Mudraya in the form of detention with the possibility of posting a substantial monetary bail. The defense team of the former official attempted to appeal this decision and petitioned to reduce the bail amount to 12.5 million hryvnias, citing various circumstances. However, the judicial instance refused to soften the conditions, leaving the initial amount of 20 million hryvnias unchanged.
Contradictory Data
Certain discrepancies emerged in monitoring data regarding the bail payment process. Some sources reported shortly before the full amount was paid that only 13 million out of the required 20 million hryvnias had been transferred to the accounts, which kept the accused formally in custody. Nevertheless, the latest operational data confirms that the entire bail amount has now been covered.
Sources of Funding and Next Steps
Earlier, Irina Mudraya herself stated during court hearings and communications with the press that she planned to collect the funds needed for her release with the help of friends and close associates, as she did not possess personal funds of that magnitude. Now, following the receipt of the full amount into the deposit account, paperwork for her release from the detention facility is expected.
