Fraudsters who defrauded people out of 5 million hryvnias under the guise of "e-Aid" have been exposed
Law enforcement officials have dismantled an interregional criminal group that was stealing Ukrainians’ banking information under the guise of providing government aid through the “e-Help” platform. At least 20 people fell victim to the scheme, most of whom are internally displaced persons.
The Office of the Prosecutor General reported on the results of the large-scale special operation.
The group consisted of 12 individuals from various regions of Ukraine, and one of the organizers was a Russian citizen. The criminals created fake websites and social media posts offering payments in exchange for bank card details. The fraudsters used the obtained information to steal funds via online banking and crypto wallets.
During searches of the suspects’ premises, law enforcement seized equipment, mobile phones, and bank cards. The organizer and his accomplice have already been charged with fraud, and law enforcement is preparing documents to place the Russian citizen on the wanted list. Investigative proceedings are currently underway to bring all members of the criminal group to justice.
The Odesa Regional Prosecutor’s Office has filed an indictment against four members of the organized group. According to the investigation, they sold nonexistent vehicles to the army under the guise of volunteer aid and defrauded 11 military personnel. Another participant has been placed on the wanted list.
Fraudsters are sending out fake letters in Budanov’s name.
