Several illegal call centers ceased operations in Kyiv: the investigation into the organizers continues
Kyiv • UNN
The Prosecutor General's Office shut down fraudulent call centers in Kyiv. They seized citizens' funds by inducing them to invest in cryptocurrency and trade on stock exchanges.
Previously, individuals involved in the scheme, under the guise of brokerage companies and well-known financial platforms, seized funds from citizens, including those from European countries. However, law enforcement has now shut down these fraudulent call centers, and the investigation is actively examining evidence to identify the organizers of the fraudulent schemes.
UNN reports with reference to the Office of the Prosecutor General.
Details
The Office of the Prosecutor General conducted a large-scale operation, as a result of which a number of fraudulent call centers in the capital were shut down.
According to investigators, under the guise of brokerage companies and well-known financial platforms, organized groups of individuals persuaded citizens to invest funds in cryptocurrency or profitable trading on stock exchanges.
In fact, they seized funds from citizens, including those from European countries
During searches in the offices, computer equipment (over 650 system units and laptops), mobile phones, servers used in illegal activities, and other material evidence relevant to the criminal proceedings were seized.
Investigative actions are ongoing - the organizers of illegal call centers are being identified.
Earlier, on July 14, the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office and district prosecutor's offices shut down illegal call centers. During the searches, more than 300 system units and laptops were seized.
Recall
In the capital, police exposed a fraudulent call center. The perpetrators called citizens and extorted money under the guise of investments in pseudo-projects.
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