with the national police SBU Under the guise of currency trading in cryptocurrencies, securities, gold and oil, it closed a large network of call centers engaged in embezzlement of funds of citizens of Ukraine and EU countries.

According to the department, with the help of software, the attackers replaced their phone numbers with those of state banks. In the future, they pulled bank card data from citizens.

“The organizers of the program used pre-built websites and platforms for trading cryptocurrencies, securities, gold and oil, guaranteeing super profits in a short time,” the police said. Said.

Also, members of the group, on behalf of the so-called “Cryptocurrency Brokers Community”, offered assistance in returning stolen assets to foreign citizens who had previously suffered from similar scams.

Victims were sent details to transfer the “commission” to the attackers’ accounts. After receiving the funds, communication with the “brokers” was cut off and no payments were made.

During the searches, law enforcement confiscated computer equipment, mobile phones and draft notes.

Investigations into fraud and malware continue. The defendants face up to 12 years in prison.

Recall that in February, the Ukrainian cyber police together with Estonian law enforcement identified suspects of embezzlement of cryptocurrencies under the guise of investing in the securities market.

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