US sanctions former Ukrainian governor, Ihor Kolomoyskyy and family

Admin l Friday, March 05, 2021

 

WASHINGTON – The United States of America has imposed sanctions on Oligarch  and former Ukrainian public official, Ihor Kolomoyskyy over his alleged involvement in significant corruption.

In a statement announcing his designation, Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken said in his official capacity as a Governor of Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk Oblast from 2014 to 2015, Kolomoyskyy was involved in corrupt acts that undermined rule of law and the Ukrainian public’s faith in their government’s democratic institutions and public processes, including using his political influence and official power for his personal benefit.

“While this designation is based on acts during his time in office, I also want to express concern about Kolomoyskyy’s current and ongoing efforts to undermine Ukraine’s democratic processes and institutions, which pose a serious threat to its future”, Blinken said.

This designation is made under Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020.

“In addition to Ihor Kolomoyskyy, I am publicly designating the following members of Ihor Kolomoyskyy’s immediate family: his wife, Iryna Kolomoyska, his daughter, Angelika Kolomoyska, and his son, Israel Zvi Kolomoyskyy.

“This action renders Ihor Kolomoyskyy and each of these members of his immediate family ineligible for entry into the United States”, Blinken noted.

This designation, Blinken said reaffirms the U.S. commitment to supporting political, economic, and justice sector reforms that are key to Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic path, adding the United States will continue to stand with all Ukrainians whose work drives reforms forward. The Department will continue to use authorities like this to promote accountability for corrupt actors in this region and globally.