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Fraudsters created fake Telegram channels for "cryptocurrency verification" and used social engineering to steal digital assets.
Law enforcement in the Vinnytsia region uncovered a cryptocurrency fraud scheme, in which the perpetrators stole more than $60,000, according to regional police. In a number of specially created Telegram channels, the perpetrators disseminated false information about cryptocurrency exchange and "verification of its legality." Using these pretexts and social engineering techniques, the perpetrators stole citizens' digital assets. Among the victims was a German citizen, from whom the perpetrators stole crypto assets worth $60,000 USDT, equivalent to approximately $60,000 or approximately UAH 2.5 million. Law enforcement conducted several searches at the perpetrators' residences and in their vehicles. Cash totaling nearly $60,000 and UAH 48,000, along with two vehicles, computer equipment, bank and SIM cards, draft notes, and other physical evidence, were seized. Investigators have served notice of suspicion to the defendants under Parts 3 and 5 of Article 190 and Part 2 of Article 361 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The suspects face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property. The perpetrators are currently in pretrial detention. The pretrial investigation is ongoing.
Law enforcement in the Vinnytsia region uncovered a cryptocurrency fraud scheme, in which the perpetrators stole more than $60,000, according to regional police. In a number of specially created Telegram channels, the perpetrators disseminated false information about cryptocurrency exchange and "verification of its legality." Using these pretexts and social engineering techniques, the perpetrators stole citizens' digital assets. Among the victims was a German citizen, from whom the perpetrators stole crypto assets worth $60,000 USDT, equivalent to approximately $60,000 or approximately UAH 2.5 million. Law enforcement conducted several searches at the perpetrators' residences and in their vehicles. Cash totaling nearly $60,000 and UAH 48,000, along with two vehicles, computer equipment, bank and SIM cards, draft notes, and other physical evidence, were seized. Investigators have served notice of suspicion to the defendants under Parts 3 and 5 of Article 190 and Part 2 of Article 361 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The suspects face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property. The perpetrators are currently in pretrial detention. The pretrial investigation is ongoing.