In Ukraine's capital, law enforcement agencies have exposed a criminal group that, under the guise of connections with high-ranking officials, was deceiving citizens. One participant claimed to be a relative of the head of the President's Office and offered his «services» for a staggering amount — $100,000. Three criminals were caught during the transfer of part of the money.
Kyiv police investigators, working alongside migration officers, identified the fraudsters and their scheme.
The culprits valued their «services» at $100,000 for securing a job as deputy director of one of the departments in the President's Office of Ukraine.
To avoid detection, they altered their voices during conversations with victims using special software, and periodically changed license plates on their vehicles.
To mislead potential clients, the criminals took money in installments along with a package of necessary documents — diplomas, language proficiency certificates, copies of passports, etc.
In October of this year, the fraudsters first received $10,000, followed by another $5,000. The police documented their activities and arrested three participants while they were receiving $50,000.
The actions of the criminals are classified under part 5 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (fraud). Investigators are preparing materials to notify them of suspicion.
The documentation of the fraudsters' criminal activities is conducted in cooperation with the National Police and specialized prosecutor's offices.