Prosecutors of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional and District Prosecutor's Offices, within the framework of a criminal proceeding, uncovered and halted the activities of 11 fraudulent call centers operating in the city of Dnipro.

Some of them operated under the guise of brokerage firms using an "investment support" scheme. Their operators convinced citizens to invest money in cryptocurrency and promised profits from trading on the exchange.

Others posed as employees of bank security services and informed citizens about the supposed necessity of installing a mobile application to protect personal data. After its installation, they gained access to the victims' online banking and withdrew funds from their accounts.

During the searches, prosecutors seized over 700 units of equipment that supported the work of about 300 operators. Mobile phones, SIM cards, handwritten notes, cash, counterfeit seals, and other physical evidence were also confiscated. A motion for the arrest of the seized property is being prepared.

The pre-trial investigation is ongoing under part 4 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The full circle of individuals involved in the fraudulent network is being established, and the victims are being identified.

Note: according to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent of committing a crime until their guilt is proven in a lawful manner and established by a court verdict.