Dev.Ua Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Schemes Exposed in Ukraine
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- •Two major fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes were uncovered in Ukraine.
- •Victims lost over UAH 20 million in one scheme and UAH 2.7 million in another.
- •Law enforcement has conducted multiple searches and made several arrests.
Ukrainian law enforcement uncovered two fraudulent schemes involving cryptocurrency, impacting citizens in multiple regions. The first scheme involved a network operating in seven regions, where victims lost over UAH 20 million after being promised cryptocurrency exchanges that never occurred. The second scheme, based in Lviv, involved extorting funds under the guise of financial services, with losses exceeding UAH 2.7 million. Both operations used deceptive tactics, including fake websites and impersonation of legitimate financial services. Investigations are ongoing, with multiple arrests made and assets seized. The Cyber Police and National Police are actively working to identify all involved parties.
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