Under the procedural guidance of the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office, a group of individuals has been exposed for embezzling funds from citizens under the guise of "help from famous psychics." Their actions have been classified under part 3 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (fraud committed under martial law that caused significant harm to the victims).

According to the investigation materials, the organizers of the group illegally gained access to the client databases of "psychics." Using the names of fictional characters from a series about a seer, as well as winners of the "Battle of Psychics," they called citizens and convinced them of a "magical danger" or a "black mark" over their homes. In this way, they offered to sell "energetically charged" amulets, jewelry, and other items that were supposed to "remove curses" or "protect against envy."

Under psychological pressure, the victims were forced to pay for items that had no value. In case of refusal, they were threatened with "punishment from above" or even death.

Within the framework of the criminal proceedings, law enforcement conducted 23 searches in six regions of Ukraine — Volyn, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, Lviv, Odesa, and Kharkiv. At this time, two individuals have been personally notified of suspicion, and three others have been notified in absentia.

The pre-trial investigation is ongoing. The Prosecutor's Office, together with the National Police, is identifying the victims and the amount of damages incurred. If you have also become a victim of these individuals, please contact us at: ‪‪+380965010269‬‬.

Note: According to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent of committing a crime and cannot be subjected to criminal punishment until their guilt is proven in a lawful manner and established by a court verdict.