Authorities have uncovered a network of fraudulent call centers in the capital that deceived dozens of foreigners, stealing nearly 3 million UAH. The suspects face up to 12 years in prison.
Investigators of the Kyiv City Police, in collaboration with cyber police, initiated an investigation that identified the organizers and employees of these fraudulent schemes, which operated in Kyiv and specialized in stealing money from EU citizens' accounts through phishing websites disguised as popular trading platforms.
Dozens of individuals from various regions of Ukraine were involved in this criminal activity. Roles among them were clearly defined. Specifically, "coders" – software developers – created, updated, and maintained the operation of telegram bots and phishing resources, ensuring the anonymity of their accomplices online and providing advice on masking criminal activities. 
Currently, four organizers and two executors have been charged under part 2 of Article 255 (Participation in a criminal organization), part 4 of Article 28, part 4 of Article 190 (Fraud), and part 2 of Article 361 (Unauthorized interference in the operation of information, electronic communication systems) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The issue of choosing a preventive measure in the form of detention for the suspects is being resolved.
This criminal organization was dismantled in collaboration with colleagues from the National Agency for Combating Terrorism, Extremism, and Cybercrime of the Czech Police. The pre-trial investigation is ongoing.