The chief lawyer of the NBU is under investigation, yet he continues to earn millions.

The situation surrounding the chief lawyer of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), Oleksandr Zyma, is raising increasing concerns. An investigation has been initiated against him for potential abuse of office, yet the inquiry has been ongoing for nearly a year without any apparent progress. Meanwhile, Zyma continues to fulfill his duties as the director of the legal department of the NBU and is earning substantial income, reports UNN.

Investigation Without Progress

An investigation has been launched against Oleksandr Zyma for possible abuse of office. The case pertains to a letter from Zyma to the Deposit Guarantee Fund, in which he recommended, on behalf of the NBU, that the fund withdraw lawsuits filed by Concord Bank against the NBU even before the decision to liquidate the bank was made.

The Deposit Guarantee Fund heeded this recommendation, which, according to co-founder of Concord Bank, Elena Sosedko, deprived the shareholders of their constitutional right to a fair trial.

The prosecutor's office has transferred the case to the Pechersk police department for investigation.

Following this, investigators recognized Elena and Yulia Sosedko as victims in Zyma's case, thereby automatically confirming that the official's actions caused harm. Experts interviewed by UNN indicate that the next step in this criminal investigation should be the questioning of Zyma and the issuance of a notice of suspicion to him.

No Suspension - Million-Hryvnia Income

Even more outrage is caused by the fact that Oleksandr Zyma continues to work at the NBU without being suspended from his position. In December 2024 alone, he earned nearly 700,000 hryvnias. In total, over the last two months of the previous year, Zyma received approximately 1.2 million hryvnias in salary.

This appears particularly cynical in light of the investigation concerning his potential abuses of office. Instead of being suspended during the investigation, Zyma continues to receive substantial amounts from the budget.

There is also a question as to why the NBU has not taken measures to suspend Zyma from his duties. The lack of such actions could undermine trust in the banking system of Ukraine and raise doubts about its transparency.

The situation with Zyma serves as a test of the ability of government bodies to act honestly and transparently. The police must focus on the investigation and ensure the case reaches a logical conclusion.