--- title: "\"Muza\" in an Aura jacket: how \"Carthage\" case defendant Ivakhnenko appeared at the VAKS and what measure of restraint was chosen for her" description: "Elizaveta Ivakhnenko, a defendant in the \"Carthage\" case known as \"Muza,\" appeared at the VAKS in a jacket from the Ukrainian brand Aura. After the hearing, the court chose detention as her measure of restraint with the alternative of a 20 million hryvnia bail." date: 2026-09-07T13:02:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/muza-ivakhnenko-aura-jacket-vaks-carthage-case tags: [carthage-case, vaks-court, nabu-sap, ukrainian-fashion, money-laundering] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # "Muza" in an Aura jacket: how "Carthage" case defendant Ivakhnenko appeared at the VAKS and what measure of restraint was chosen for her ![Cartage case defendant Ivakhnenko in a brown jacket escorted by police at the VAKS court](https://xab.info/media/2026/09/07/muza-ivakhnenko-v-jaquete-aura-vaks-karften/muza-ivakhnenko-v-jaquete-aura-vaks-karften-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Ivakhnenko ("Muza") appeared at the VAKS in a jacket from the Ukrainian brand Aura costing 13,600 hryvnias. - On September 7, the VAKS chose detention as her measure of restraint with the alternative of a 20 million hryvnia bail; she was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs. - According to the prosecution, she is a close associate of the "Chancellor" and may have been involved in laundering illicit funds. 24-year-old Elizaveta Ivakhnenko, a figure in the NABU and SAP "Carthage" case under the code name "Muza," once again became the subject of attention not only because of the charges but also because of her appearance. At the VAKS court hearing, during which a measure of restraint was being chosen for her, the young woman appeared in a chestnut-colored jacket with graphic sleeves from the Ukrainian brand Aura. According to data posted on the atelier's official website, the outfit costs 13,600 hryvnias. Online observers noted that this time Ivakhnenko's look appeared noticeably more "modest" than her previous court appearances. ### Chronology: from Yves Saint Laurent to a Ukrainian atelier Earlier, on September 6, "Muza" came to court in an Yves Saint Laurent jacket with an estimated cost of 2,650 euros. After criticism on social media, she took off the jacket, leaving herself in a T-shirt from the Ukrainian brand Cartel 13. Thus, by the September 7 hearing, Ivakhnenko had opted for the domestic brand Aura, which observers interpreted as a reaction to the public resonance around her "expensive" looks. The defendant's stylistic choice, in effect, turned into a separate media story accompanying the court proceedings. ### Measure of restraint: detention with an alternative of a 20 million hryvnia bail On September 7, after the hearing ended, the situation for Ivakhnenko changed dramatically. The High Anti-Corruption Court chose a measure of restraint in the form of detention with the alternative of posting bail in the amount of 20 million hryvnias. She was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs. This decision has been confirmed by several Ukrainian media outlets, citing the course of the proceedings at the VAKS. ### The prosecution's version and financial schemes According to the prosecution, Ivakhnenko is a close associate of Serhiy Krapiva, referred to on the recordings as the "Chancellor," and may have been involved in a scheme to launder illicit funds. Prosecutors cited, among other things, recordings of conversations in which money, property, and ways of concealing assets were discussed. In one such recording, Ivakhnenko talks about hiding items and property from her Instagram — the conversation involved a Porsche car, Loro Piana items, watches, bracelets, bags, and fur coats. Separately, the prosecution pointed to the possible use of Ivakhnenko's mother's accounts for financial operations: according to the investigation, she received 1.78 million hryvnias between April and June 2026. ### Context of the "Carthage" case Ivakhnenko is implicated in the "Carthage" special operation, linked to the activities of a network of fraudulent call centers. The materials released by the NABU contain the pseudonyms of the participants, including "Muza" and the "Chancellor." For observers, the case has become not only a legal but also a media phenomenon: the defendant's public looks and their cost are regularly discussed in connection with the money-laundering charges, which heightens public interest in each of her court appearances. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [After the Yves Saint Laurent jacket: "Muza" Ivakhnenko chose more "modest" clothing for court](https://wave.rbc.ua/ukr/style/pislya-kurtki-yves-saint-laurent-muza-ivahnenko-1788785815.html) - Подтверждает жакет Aura (13 600 грн), куртку YSL (~2650 евро) от 6 сентября и футболку Cartel 13. - [VAKS sent "Carthage" case defendant Muza into custody with the possibility of release on a 20 ... bail](https://strana.news/news/511851-vaks-vzjal-elizavetu-ivakhnenko-pod-strazhu.html) - Подтверждает меру пресечения — стража с альтернативой залога 20 млн гривен. - [VAKS placed "Muza" Ivakhnenko under arrest with the possibility of posting a 20 million bail](https://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2026/09/07/8052227/) - Согласуется с версией о залоге 20 млн гривен и дате 7 сентября 2026 г. - [VAKS sent "Carthage" case defendant Ivakhnenko into custody with the alternative of a 20 million hryvnia bail](https://ru.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1199680.html) - Независимое подтверждение меры пресечения и суммы залога. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: What was Ivakhnenko wearing at the September 7 VAKS hearing? **A:** A chestnut-colored jacket with graphic sleeves from the Ukrainian brand Aura, which, according to the atelier's website, costs 13,600 hryvnias. ### Q: What measure of restraint was chosen for her? **A:** Detention with the alternative of posting bail in the amount of 20 million hryvnias; she was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs. ### Q: What are the charges against her in the "Carthage" case? **A:** According to the prosecution, she is a close associate of Serhiy Krapiva (the "Chancellor") and may have been involved in a scheme to launder illicit funds; prosecutors cited recordings about concealing assets and the use of her mother's accounts.