NABU is looking for “Yuriy Yenakiyevsky” – Ivanyushchenko is wanted
18 September 2025 11:06
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine has put former Party of Regions MP Yuriy Ivanyushchenko, better known as Yura Yenakiyevsky, on the wanted list. He is suspected of involvement in the illegal acquisition and legalization of 18 hectares of state land worth over UAH 160 million. This was reported by the press service of the NABU, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
What is known about Ivaniushchenko’s case
According to the investigation, in the spring of 2021, a corporate conflict broke out between Ivaniushchenko and Kyiv developer Vladyslava Molchanova over control of the Stolychnyi market near Kyiv. Then the developer decided to transfer part of the market’s assets to controlled companies.
To do this, officials of the State Geocadastre changed the purpose of the land. the 18-hectare territory was divided into nine 2-hectare plots, transferred to certain individuals, and subsequently resold to three companies affiliated with the developer.
In September 2021, the parties signed an informal “understanding” on the joint use of the plots. After that, Ivaniushchenko’s trustee became the beneficiary of the companies that received the land.
Who is involved in the case
The NABU and the SAPO reported that the following people were involved in the fraud:
- former MP Yuriy Ivanyushchenko, who is under sanctions
- two of his proxies;
- developer Vladyslava Molchanova and a person associated with her;
- the former head of the regional department of the State Geocadastre in Kyiv region.
Earlier, the NABU served a notice of suspicion of seizing 18 hectares of land worth over UAH 160 million to former Party of Regions MP Yuriy Ivanyushchenko and Stolitsa Group founder Vladyslava Molchanova.
on September 9, the businesswoman said she was preparing for trial in connection with the NABU’s suspicion. According to her, the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office demanded a bail of UAH 300 million from her. Molchanova called the serving of the suspicion a “custom-made special operation” and said she would “defend her honor and business reputation.”
on September 11, the High Anti-Corruption Court set a bail of UAH 100 million for Molchanova.
The investigation is ongoing.
Yuriy Ivanyushchenko: biography and activities
Date and place of birth
Born on February 21, 1959 in Yenakiyevo, Donetsk region.
Education
In 2003-2007, he studied at Berdiansk University of Economics and Management, where he received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Auditing.
Career
- 1978-1980 – service in the Soviet Army.
- 1981-1996 – worked at Yenakiieve Coke Plant from a foreman in the electrical workshop to Deputy Director for Economics.
- 1996-2005 – Director of Economics, then President of Alvi-Invest.
- 2005-2007 – President of UGK-2000 LLC.
Political activity
- 2006 – ran for the Verkhovna Rada from the “Vidrodzhennia” party, but was unsuccessful.
- In November 2007, he was elected as a Member of Parliament of Ukraine of the VI convocation from the Party of Regions (No. 111 on the list). At the time of the election, he was the president of UGK-2000 LLC.
- In 2012, he was again elected as a member of parliament from the Party of Regions (No. 24 on the list).
- In the Parliament, he worked in the Committee on Fuel and Energy, Nuclear Policy and Safety.
The media repeatedly linked Ivaniushchenko to the criminal world, in particular, under the nickname “Yura Yenakievsky”.
Scandals and accusations
- In 2013, the Express newspaper called him one of the “truant leaders” of the Verkhovna Rada, as he attended only one of the seven sessions.
- In January 2014, he supported the so-called “dictatorial laws” that restricted the rights and freedoms of citizens.
Wealth and assets
Focus magazine estimated his wealth at more than $102 million, which in 2013 allowed him to enter the ranking of the richest Ukrainians.
In Koncha Zaspa, he built one of the largest estates in the country – the house was about 8,000 square meters on a 35-hectare plot.
In 2011, Korrespondent magazine ranked him 3rd in the ranking of the most influential Ukrainians after President Viktor Yanukovych.
Criminal proceedings
- In January 2015, the Interior Ministry put Ivaniushchenko on the wanted list. He was suspected of embezzlement of state property, illicit enrichment and corruption crimes (Articles 191, 368, 27 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
- Arsen Avakov claimed that Ivanyushchenko financed and coordinated the “titushky” during the Euromaidan events in February 2014.
- Ukrainian courts seized his accounts in Ukraine and abroad, in particular in Switzerland (72 million francs).
- on February 28, 2017, the Supreme Court of Ukraine closed all criminal proceedings against him.
