Ukrainian Politician's Mother-in-Law Invested in Damac Lagoons Villa, Later Sold to Restaurateur
In July 2023, the then-mother-in-law of Ukrainian Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko invested approximately $670,000 in a villa in Dubai's Damac Lagoons, which was later acquired by a Kyiv restaurateur.
Alina Shkrobanets, mother-in-law of Ruslan Kravchenko, who later became Ukraine's Prosecutor General, reportedly invested around $670,000 (approximately 24.5 million Hryvnias) in an off-plan villa within the Damac Lagoons development in Dubai. The purchase, for a 143-square-meter property in the Mykonos cluster, occurred in July 2023.
The investment was uncovered through an investigation by "Schemes" (Radio Liberty), citing data from the Dubai real estate registry. The seller was identified as Island Oasis Properties, a UAE development and construction company. The property is currently nearing completion.
Following Kravchenko's divorce from Alina Shkrobanets's daughter, Olena Shkrobanets, a new owner for the property emerged in 2025: Ukrainian restaurateur Andriy Keybash, manager of Kyiv's La Veranda restaurant. This transfer is reportedly confirmed by the official register of the Dubai Land Department. Alina Shkrobanets denied purchasing property in the UAE, suggesting her data might have been used without her knowledge. Keybash confirmed his purchase of the property in 2025 but did not disclose the seller.
Questions, answered
- What was the initial investment amount for the villa in Damac Lagoons?
- The initial investment for the 143-square-meter villa was approximately **$670,000** (equivalent to 24.5 million Hryvnias at the time of purchase).
- Which development is the villa located in?
- The villa is situated in the Mykonos cluster of the **Damac Lagoons** development in Dubai.
- Who was the original seller of the property?
- The original seller of the real estate was **Island Oasis Properties**, a development and construction company based in the UAE.
- Who is the current owner of the property?
- As of 2025, the property is owned by Ukrainian restaurateur **Andriy Keybash**, manager of the La Veranda restaurant in Kyiv.
- When did the initial investment take place?
- The initial investment by Alina Shkrobanets occurred in **July 2023**, according to the Dubai real estate registry data.
This brief was summarised and rewritten by Gaia Living from public reporting. Figures and details reflect the original sources.
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