Swiss Supreme Court Maintains Asset Freeze on Former Ukrainian Officials

Federal Supreme Court rejects appeals to unblock assets linked to Yanukovych regime, upholding anti-corruption measures

Key Takeaways

Swiss Federal Supreme Court rejected three appeals to unblock assets linked to Yanukovych regime
Asset freezes were ordered by Federal Council in 2022 and 2023
Federal Administrative Court previously dismissed appeals in 2024

By The Numbers

1.5

billion euros

They Said

"Ukrainian authorities are not in a position to fulfil the requirements for mutual legal assistance proceedings in criminal matters"
— Federal Supreme Court

Court Upholds Asset Freeze Decision

Legal Background and Context

International Implications

Swiss Position and Future Outlook

Sources & References

Swiss court rejects appeal to release funds linked to former Ukraine regime

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Key Takeaways

Swiss Federal Supreme Court rejected three appeals to unblock assets linked to Yanukovych regime
Asset freezes were ordered by Federal Council in 2022 and 2023
Federal Administrative Court previously dismissed appeals in 2024

By The Numbers

1.5

billion euros

They Said

"Ukrainian authorities are not in a position to fulfil the requirements for mutual legal assistance proceedings in criminal matters"
— Federal Supreme Court

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Court Upholds Asset Freeze Decision

Legal Background and Context

International Implications

Swiss Position and Future Outlook

Sources & References

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