The Ukrainian police, in collaboration with security services and the prosecutor's office, carried out an intensive operation targeting organised networks of scam call centres. The operation resulted in the shutdown of 94 fake call centres, significantly weakening the infrastructure used for fraudulent activity.
During the multi-week investigation, officers verified a total of 867 potential locations. Based on the evidence gathered, 411 searches were conducted, covering more than 400 locations across the country. 1,794 fully equipped workstations were found in the fake call centres, indicating a high level of organisation and the scale of the criminal activity.
Due to the volume of seized assets, the operation was described as one of the largest in the fight against cybercrime. Officers seized 3,336 computers, 1,346 mobile phones, and more than 5,200 SIM cards. Additionally, 90 bank cards and 22 vehicles used in the commission of crimes were confiscated. A notable seizure included access details for 20 crypto wallets, indicating a link to modern forms of financial crime.
The financial loss and seized assets included approximately $2 million (two million US dollars) and 64,000 euros. In addition, the police found and seized local currency, one kilogram of gold bars, and various pieces of jewellery. These items likely represent proceeds obtained through illegal means.
As part of the operation, a notice of suspicion was officially served to 26 individuals. The charges relate to organised participation in scam networks, which defrauded citizens via telephone calls. The operation was conducted through the coordinated efforts of various state institutions, aiming to dismantle the entire criminal infrastructure.
