Fraud under the guise of "eDopomoga" – an interregional group swindled millions from Ukrainians' accounts
Kyiv • UNN
Members of an organized group defrauded at least 20 people through fake government payment websites. The damages amount to 5 million hryvnias; investigative actions are ongoing.
Prosecutors of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Prosecutor's Office, together with law enforcement officers, have exposed an organized group that seized citizens' funds under the guise of "eDopomoga" state payments. This was reported by the Office of the Prosecutor General, according to UNN.
According to preliminary data, at least 20 people were affected, mostly internally displaced persons. The total amount of damages reaches about 5 million UAH
Twelve individuals from several regions of Ukraine were involved in the scheme. Among the organizers is a citizen of the Russian Federation. The participants operated remotely using specialized software.
They posted advertisements about allegedly receiving aid on social networks, websites, and Telegram channels. By clicking on the link, users were directed to fake resources where they entered personal data and bank card details. This information was immediately transmitted via a specially created Telegram bot.
After gaining access to bank accounts, the participants of the scheme logged into the victims' online banking and transferred funds to controlled accounts. Subsequently, the money was withdrawn through crypto wallets and distributed among themselves.
Fourteen authorized searches were conducted in various regions, during which computer equipment, mobile phones, bank cards, and other evidence were seized.
One of the organizers and his accomplice have been notified of suspicion on the grounds of fraud. A motion has been filed with the court to select a preventive measure for them.
Work is ongoing to bring other participants to justice.