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Earlier his name appeared in investigations into multimillion-dollar wealth, cash transportation, and possible money laundering.
The Sixth Administrative Court of Appeal annulled the Cabinet of Ministers’ order and the State Customs Service’s order to dismiss Cherkasky in March 2023 year. He was reinstated to the position in 28 of March 2023. In addition, the customs service must pay him 2 121 484,50 hryvnias in average earnings for the time of forced unemployment.
Cherkasky figured in the NABU proceeding regarding possible illicit enrichment and legalization of funds. In particular, his civil wife, Maria Tryfonova, in 2022 year took out of Ukraine more than €1,64 million in cash. To explain the source of part of the funds, she referred to withdrawals of $760 thousand from an Ibox Bank account, but the bank reported that she did not have such an account.
Journalists also uncovered real estate linked to Cherkasky in Dubai with an approximate value of $25 million. And the NACP questioned a gift from a retired father worth $150 thousand, noted in the customs officer’s declaration.
A separate scandal erupted around Biopatid — a falsified weight-loss drug. Tryfonova MD clinic promoted this product and she herself was a brand ambassador. In September 2026 year Tryfonova was detained in a case concerning illegal manufacture and sale of the drug.
Now Cherkasky is not only reinstated to the position, but is also set to receive more than 2,1 million UAH from the budget.
The court decision as of 3 November 2026 year has come into legal force, but the Cabinet and the State Customs Service may appeal it to the Supreme Court.
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