In the Lviv region, the pre-trial investigation has been completed concerning four individuals suspected of creating a criminal organization for fraud. They are charged under Articles 190 and 361 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, and one of them under Article 255.
- According to the investigation, a group led by a Lviv resident organized a scheme to obtain funds from citizens through phishing sites.
- These sites were distributed via messengers and social networks, offering fake financial assistance in exchange for personal data.
- Victims were redirected to counterfeit web resources of banking institutions, where they entered confidential information.
The total amount of damages is estimated at UAH 1.6 million. During the searches, equipment and mobile phones were seized. Also, accounts and a premium-class car have been arrested. The pre-trial investigation was carried out by Lviv police investigators together with cyber police.
It is important to remember: according to the Constitution of Ukraine, every person is considered innocent until proven guilty by a court ruling.