The High Anti-Corruption Court has permitted former Naftogaz head Kobolev to travel abroad despite ongoing corruption charges against him.

The High Anti-Corruption Court has permitted former Naftogaz head Andriy Kobolyev, who is accused of illegally acquiring nearly 230 million UAH, to travel abroad.

This was reported by the Anti-Corruption Action Center.

It is noted that the presiding judge of the High Anti-Corruption Court, Serhiy Moisak, allowed the case participant to leave the country from November 4 to November 25, despite the precautionary measure requiring Kobolyev to surrender his travel documents.

According to the Anti-Corruption Action Center, the precautionary measure was set to expire on November 12. The prosecutor from the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office allegedly submitted a request to extend the precautionary measure, but the court dismissed the matter from consideration.

For reference. Andriy Kobolyev is accused of illegally receiving a bonus of 229 million UAH for Naftogaz's victory in the Stockholm arbitration. The prosecution claims that the bonus amount exceeds the limits permitted by law.

Background. Earlier, Mind reported that the High Anti-Corruption Court extended the precautionary measure for the former head of Naftogaz. The suspect must report any change of residence for another two months and surrender all passports for international travel.