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Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Administration closed the "Golden Convoy" case due to the absence of a crime. The origin of the cash, gold and banknotes was confirmed by Raiffeisen Bank International AG.
Banks in four countries have raised fees on Russian cash to 15–20%. The surplus of rubles is squeezing Moscow’s financial influence.
PrivatBank experienced disruptions in several services, which prevented users from paying by card. The bank's team is already resolving the problem and promises a prompt restoration of service.
Starting August 14, banks are stepping up monitoring of new and inactive individual entrepreneurs, introducing transfer limits: up to UAH 600,000 for Group 1 and up to UAH 3 million for Groups 2–3. After 6 months, the limits will decrease to UAH 400,000 and UAH 1 million, respectively.
During a large-scale special operation, the Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police shut down 94 fraudulent call centers and 1,794 operator workstations. Equipment, vehicles, money, and gold were seized, and 26 individuals were notified of suspicion.
Starting August 11, 2026, the National Bank of Ukraine is introducing a package of eased foreign exchange restrictions, increasing limits for individuals and businesses. The changes are aimed at supporting individuals, business activity, and financial stability.
SAPO and NABU suspect former Deputy Prime Minister for Justice Olha Stefanishyna of illicit enrichment amounting to UAH 13. 9 million and inaccurate asset declarations. The court imposed bail of UAH 6 million as a preventive measure; prosecutors are deciding whether to appeal.
Law enforcement officers notified a major of the Military Law and Order Service of suspicion. For USD 10,000, he promised not to report a serviceman who had left his unit without authorization. He was detained while receiving the money.
The National Bank of Ukraine has refuted information about new requirements for utility payment receipts, in particular the mandatory indication of the tax number and full card number. The regulator explained that such claims do not comply with current regulations and promised to check the actions of Ukrposhta.
The volume of cash in circulation in Russia increased by 2. 543 trillion rubles over six months. The CPD explains this by the loss of public trust in the state due to the war.
Prosecutors notified 11 individuals of suspicion for illegally accruing additional payments to accountants of a military unit. They falsely indicated participation in combat operations on the Zaporizhzhia direction, although they did not perform tasks.
One of the largest state banks of the Russian Federation, VTB, has begun restricting depositors' access to money. Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation Andriy Kovalenko advises Russians to withdraw funds and leave the country.
The Appeals Chamber of the HACC rejected the defense lawyer's complaint and upheld the seizure of property of former head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak. He is suspected of laundering UAH 460 million in elite construction near Kyiv.
A lawyer and a college director in Transcarpathia organized fictitious employment of a conscript for $25,000 to obtain a deferment. The accused face punishment for receiving undue benefits.
The SBU and police exposed a scheme to embezzle nearly UAH 68 million during the construction of protective structures against drones for an energy facility. The company director received an advance but did not complete the work.
The detainees had not only money seized, but also equipment, weapons, ammunition, mobile phones, laptops, bank cards, digital storage media, documentation, and bushes of plants resembling cannabis.
Nazarii Husakov has been notified of a new suspicion of legalizing over UAH 162 million. The investigation has already identified 96 victims.
Since the beginning of the year, 1. 56 trillion rubles in cash have been put into circulation. The reasons were mobile internet outages and tax increases.
After record fines from the NBU imposed on EasyPay and City24, participants in the payment terminal market are discussing the introduction of unified enhanced financial monitoring rules. Among possible innovations are video verification of clients and time pauses between transactions.
In Zaporizhzhia, 8 people, most of them with limited mobility, were found in a 40 sq. m apartment in unsanitary conditions. After the ombudsman's intervention, they were evacuated, and criminal proceedings have been initiated.
The Center for Countering Disinformation warns about a mass mailing of fake letters to Kyiv residents on behalf of the Ministry of Energy. Fraudsters intimidate consumers with allegedly detected violations.
When choosing a loan, pay attention to the payment schedule and the availability of support. To apply, you only need up-to-date information and clear photos of your documents.
Ukraine's aviation industry paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025, despite the closed sky. Due to criminal cases by the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) regarding aircraft leasing and a decline in profitability, businesses risk leaving Ukrainian jurisdiction.
The National Police detained a group of IT developers of a fake Reserve+ application with forged data of conscripts. The number of users of the illegal application exceeds 4,000 people.
A group of seven individuals selling methadone in the capital and a pre-trial detention center has been exposed in the Kyiv region. The organizer turned out to be an inmate who coordinated accomplices on the outside.
A former Ministry of Defense official and businessmen have been exposed in a UAH 1. 84 billion scheme. They received contracts for the supply of equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in exchange for bribes.
Scammers are sending out phishing emails containing viruses disguised as power outage schedules. Ukrenergo urges citizens not to open suspicious links or files.
Social media sellers will be required to register as individual entrepreneurs (FOP) under the threat of heavy fines. Buying alcohol online will now require mandatory identification.
Scammers created a fake Diia website to steal data through a fraudulent application. The official service team has already blocked this malicious resource.
Technical difficulties have arisen in the operation of the Privat24 app and the bank's website. Specialists are already working to resolve the issue and restore stable service.