Cyberpolice together with German law enforcement officers exposed a member of a transnational fraud group: damages reach more than 18 million hryvnias
The criminal group used the compromised data of customers of foreign banks for payments in online stores. The purchased goods were resold by those involved and received “profits”.
Cyberpolice of Kharkiv region, within the framework of international cooperation, exposed the 40-year-old co-organizer of the fraudulent scheme. A citizen of Ukraine, together with a friend, received compromised details of bank accounts of citizens of the European Union on hacker forums. Using this data, the attackers paid various purchases in online stores at the expense of the victims.
The attackers also created sites with job offers and recruited sales agents. With the help of the established administration system through trade agents, goods were dispatched and the subsequent sale of goods in Eastern European countries was ensured. Members of the criminal group received rewards on electronic wallets. The
total amount of damage caused to the victims reaches more than 18 million hryvnias.
At the places of residence of the accused, police officers in the presence of German law enforcement officers conducted searches. Computer equipment and mobile phones have been removed. Employees of the special purpose police regiment of the Kiev police were also involved in the investigation.
Criminal proceedings under Part 3 of Art. 190 (Fraud) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The defendant may face up to eight years in prison. Procedural guidance is carried out by the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine.
Now another co-organizer has the status of an accused in the framework of an investigation by the police in Germany, where he is in custody.
Cyber Police Department of the National Police of Ukraine
