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Investigators constantly tell citizens about current fraudulent schemes in order to protect them from transferring their savings to the hands of scammers. In addition, we often talk about the fact that attackers are developing and in addition to your money, you yourself can also be targeted.
In order to withdraw the money stolen from Belarusians, controlled accounts are needed, of course, issued to straw men - drops. This scheme is very convenient because the organizers themselves remain in the shadows, and only the data of the person in whose name the card is issued falls into the hands of law enforcement officers.
As a rule, citizens find an ad on the Internet about quick and easy earnings. To receive a reward, you just need to issue a bank payment card for yourself. Minsk residents agree, while not even thinking about the consequences. However, it is important to understand that attackers use the purchased details to cash out money obtained by criminal means, including from drug trafficking, fraud and even financing extremist activities.
Back in 2021, a number of amendments were made to the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus and Article 222 was adjusted - illegal circulation of means of payment and (or) instruments. For these actions, committed for the first time, a punishment of up to 6 years in prison is provided, and for the repeated commission of such crimes - up to 10 years.
Despite the constant preventive work of law enforcement officers, there are those who ignore the rules of digital hygiene and become a defendant in a criminal case.
This is what happened to a 25-year-old Minsk resident. The desire to improve his financial situation turned into a criminal case for him. In the thematic groups of the messenger, he was looking for a part-time job. The guy found an ad, the author of which was ready to buy a bank card and a subscriber number of a Belarusian telecom operator. An unknown person explained that this is required for cryptocurrency transactions, since he trades and many cards are needed to transfer money.
Inspired by such a quick income, the guy did not hesitate for a long time and agreed. He issued a SIM card, opened accounts in two banks, transferring all the data to the "employer", including his authentication.
A few days later, the curator got in touch again. It turned out that the employees of the financial institution, suspecting fraudulent actions, blocked one of the sold cards, so it is necessary to urgently go and remove the restriction. The defendant agreed to do this as well. However, it was a big surprise for him when he heard from the operator that his activities were illegal and he needed to urgently contact the police.
The actions of the young man were qualified under Part 1 of Article 222 (illegal distribution of authentication data committed for mercenary motives, through which it is possible to gain access to accounts) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus. The guy pleaded guilty and repented of what he had done.
Currently, the criminal case is in the Frunzensky District Court of Minsk.
In order to withdraw the money stolen from Belarusians, controlled accounts are needed, of course, issued to straw men - drops. This scheme is very convenient because the organizers themselves remain in the shadows, and only the data of the person in whose name the card is issued falls into the hands of law enforcement officers.
As a rule, citizens find an ad on the Internet about quick and easy earnings. To receive a reward, you just need to issue a bank payment card for yourself. Minsk residents agree, while not even thinking about the consequences. However, it is important to understand that attackers use the purchased details to cash out money obtained by criminal means, including from drug trafficking, fraud and even financing extremist activities.
Back in 2021, a number of amendments were made to the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus and Article 222 was adjusted - illegal circulation of means of payment and (or) instruments. For these actions, committed for the first time, a punishment of up to 6 years in prison is provided, and for the repeated commission of such crimes - up to 10 years.
Despite the constant preventive work of law enforcement officers, there are those who ignore the rules of digital hygiene and become a defendant in a criminal case.
This is what happened to a 25-year-old Minsk resident. The desire to improve his financial situation turned into a criminal case for him. In the thematic groups of the messenger, he was looking for a part-time job. The guy found an ad, the author of which was ready to buy a bank card and a subscriber number of a Belarusian telecom operator. An unknown person explained that this is required for cryptocurrency transactions, since he trades and many cards are needed to transfer money.
Inspired by such a quick income, the guy did not hesitate for a long time and agreed. He issued a SIM card, opened accounts in two banks, transferring all the data to the "employer", including his authentication.
A few days later, the curator got in touch again. It turned out that the employees of the financial institution, suspecting fraudulent actions, blocked one of the sold cards, so it is necessary to urgently go and remove the restriction. The defendant agreed to do this as well. However, it was a big surprise for him when he heard from the operator that his activities were illegal and he needed to urgently contact the police.
The actions of the young man were qualified under Part 1 of Article 222 (illegal distribution of authentication data committed for mercenary motives, through which it is possible to gain access to accounts) of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus. The guy pleaded guilty and repented of what he had done.
Currently, the criminal case is in the Frunzensky District Court of Minsk.
