Ukrainian police dismantle international cryptocurrency fraud gang, 14 arrested

2024-06-05 10:44:19

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ChainCatcher news, Ukrainian authorities have dismantled a criminal gang that deceived citizens of Ukraine, Moldova, Kazakhstan, and the EU through a fraudulent call center, promising profitable cryptocurrency investments.

The Ukrainian National Police detained 14 suspects, including the alleged organizers, and confiscated 12 luxury cars, 136 computer devices, 951 SIM cards, 455 starter packs, and a large amount of cash. Two Georgian nationals, aged 49 and 51, have been accused of orchestrating the scheme and recruiting 12 others to operate the fraudulent call center.

These call centers impersonated stock exchange experts, using psychological tactics to persuade victims to invest in cryptocurrency, ultimately transferring their funds to the criminals' electronic wallets and bank cards. Each accomplice had a specific role, from designing the fraud scheme to recruiting staff and distributing profits.

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