In Lviv, authorities uncovered a call centre that allegedly defrauded Ukrainians and Poles of UAH 2.7 million, the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine reported.
According to the investigation, the suspects contacted citizens of Ukraine and the Republic of Poland, offering purported assistance in recovering funds invested on online investment platforms. They allegedly gained the victims’ trust, convinced them that the money could be recovered, and then fraudulently obtained additional funds.
Investigators say the proceeds of the scheme were laundered through cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets controlled by the suspects.
So far, six victims have been identified. The total losses exceed €50,000, equivalent to approximately UAH 2.7 million.
On 25 June 2026, law enforcement officers conducted a cyber operation and shut down the call centre. In total, 13 searches were carried out at the call centre’s premises, the suspects’ homes and temporary residences, as well as in their vehicles.
Two alleged organisers and four members of the group have been served with notices of suspicion (Part 5, Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
Five suspects have been remanded in custody with the option of bail. A preventive measure in the form of house arrest was imposed on the underage suspect.
Asset seizure proceedings have also been initiated in relation to the suspects’ property, including two apartments, 10 luxury vehicles, and more than $100,000 in cash.