Under the coordination of prosecutors from the Office of the Attorney General, in collaboration with the competent authorities of the United States of America, a scheme for embezzling funds from a U.S. government institution and their subsequent legalization through a network of fictitious companies has been uncovered.

According to the investigation materials, the scammers created phishing websites and used malware to capture keystrokes. After gaining access to users' logins and passwords, they made fraudulent money transfers, which were then laundered.

At the request of U.S. law enforcement agencies, and with their participation, searches were conducted in Ukraine at the residence of an individual involved in the development of web resources and companies for money laundering. Computer equipment, mobile phones, data storage devices, and financial documentation were seized.

In the U.S., his actions have been classified as the legalization (laundering) of proceeds obtained through criminal means. The penalty for this crime includes a fine of up to $500,000 or double the value of the illegal transaction, as well as imprisonment for up to 20 years.

The operation was conducted by prosecutors from the Office of the Attorney General in conjunction with the Main Investigative Department and the Cyber Police Department of the National Police of Ukraine. The disclosure was made possible through effective international cooperation between the Office of the Attorney General and U.S. law enforcement agencies.