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Attackers obtained citizens' bank card data using phishing sites and subsequently embezzled funds from them. The indictment against four members of the group has been sent to court. The defendants face up to twelve years in prison.
The criminal scheme was exposed by the cyber police of the Kharkov region together with investigators of the Kharkov police department under the procedural leadership of the Kharkov district prosecutor's office.
The illegal activity was organized by two residents of the Kharkov region, who attracted two more accomplices to it. To implement the fraudulent “scheme,” the defendants created phishing web resources under the guise of official websites of state banks. Subsequently, the attackers sent links to such websites to account holders on popular social networks and instant messengers. Citizens were offered to receive financial assistance from international organizations or social assistance from the state, including within the framework of the International Support Act. The main condition was to fill out an online form on a phishing resource using the previously provided link.
Using such forms, members of the group obtained the victims’ bank card information and took possession of their funds. The offenders “withdrew” the funds received to controlled bank accounts using payment systems.
Cyber police operatives conducted searches at the places of residence of the defendants. Computer equipment, data storage devices, mobile phones, bank cards and money were seized.
It was established that in this way the attackers managed to deceive 13 victims. The total amount of losses exceeds 100 thousand hryvnia.
Members of the group were informed of suspicion under the Part. 3, 4 tbsp. 190 (Fraud) as amended by the Criminal Code of Ukraine, valid until 08/11/2023. The defendants were given preventive measures in the form of detention with the right to post bail. Law enforcement officers completed the pre-trial investigation and sent an indictment to the court. The defendants face up to 12 years in prison.
The criminal scheme was exposed by the cyber police of the Kharkov region together with investigators of the Kharkov police department under the procedural leadership of the Kharkov district prosecutor's office.
The illegal activity was organized by two residents of the Kharkov region, who attracted two more accomplices to it. To implement the fraudulent “scheme,” the defendants created phishing web resources under the guise of official websites of state banks. Subsequently, the attackers sent links to such websites to account holders on popular social networks and instant messengers. Citizens were offered to receive financial assistance from international organizations or social assistance from the state, including within the framework of the International Support Act. The main condition was to fill out an online form on a phishing resource using the previously provided link.
Using such forms, members of the group obtained the victims’ bank card information and took possession of their funds. The offenders “withdrew” the funds received to controlled bank accounts using payment systems.
Cyber police operatives conducted searches at the places of residence of the defendants. Computer equipment, data storage devices, mobile phones, bank cards and money were seized.
It was established that in this way the attackers managed to deceive 13 victims. The total amount of losses exceeds 100 thousand hryvnia.
Members of the group were informed of suspicion under the Part. 3, 4 tbsp. 190 (Fraud) as amended by the Criminal Code of Ukraine, valid until 08/11/2023. The defendants were given preventive measures in the form of detention with the right to post bail. Law enforcement officers completed the pre-trial investigation and sent an indictment to the court. The defendants face up to 12 years in prison.
