A group of individuals deceiving both private and legal entities by posing as military support providers has been uncovered by law enforcement. One member of the group has already been charged. The law allows for a penalty of up to 8 years in prison.

Cyber police, together with investigators from the Dnipro police department and the prosecutor's office, discovered the criminal organization that sent fake emails from government officials to businesses, claiming participation in support programs for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

To enhance credibility, the scammers created forged documents with signatures of high-ranking officials and fake accounts in messaging apps.

For receiving donations, they provided bank cards registered to fictitious individuals.

During a search of one suspect's residence, police seized mobile phones, bank cards, and SIM cards used in the criminal activities.

The investigators charged the man under part 4 of Article 190 (Fraud) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which carries a penalty of up to 8 years of imprisonment.

By court decision, the suspect has been placed under house arrest.

The pre-trial investigation is ongoing, and police are identifying the accomplices and the total amount of damages incurred.