#Fraud

Offers of easy money through transferring other people's funds to a card often hide fraudulent schemes. The Ministry of Justice warns about criminal liability for "mules" and advises contacting the police immediately if suspicious.

Ukraine launched the 'Officniki OUT' project, offering 100,000 hryvnias for verified information about fraudulent call centers and their staff.

Cyberpolice warned citizens about fraudsters calling on behalf of law enforcement, reporting relative troubles, and extorting money.

The Verkhovna Rada accelerated consideration of draft law No. 16013 on criminalizing drop schemes, introducing up to 8 years in prison for transferring bank cards to fraudsters.

Ukraine has enacted a law tightening liability for fraud call centers: participation and assistance carry up to 10 years in prison with confiscation of property, and hiring staff up to 5 years.

Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law on criminal liability for the establishment and operation of fraudulent call centers in Ukraine. The head of state emphasized that the punishment must be harsh.

The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 10190 (313 votes), introducing a formal offense composition for fraud through call centers and the unlawful collection of personal data. The law was signed by Zelenskyy on September 16, 2026.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported in the first reading Bill No. 16013, which introduces criminal liability for transferring and selling bank cards and accounts. The document is aimed at combating fraud schemes through "drop accounts."

The OPG and the SBU announced suspicions against 27 members of a network that produced the falsified weight-loss drug Biopatid containing tirzepatide. The $5 million scheme involved smuggling raw materials from China, an underground laboratory, and promotion through bloggers.

According to the NYT, based on confidential government audits, Ukraine lost about $1.2 billion in 2024 due to fraud and inefficient defense procurement.

SAP is asking the court to detain Serhiy Krapiva, Deputy Head of the OGP department, in the 'Carthage' case, with an alternative bail of 200 million hryvnia. The defendant is linked to an exposed network of 'protection' for fraudulent call centers.

NABU and the Office of the Prosecutor General exposed a group headed by an OPG official that was 'protecting' fraudulent call centers. The employee has been suspended, and the damage amounts to tens of millions of hryvnias.

Zelensky has submitted Bill No. 16013 to the Rada on criminal liability for 'drops' and payment instrument fraud: penalties ranging from fines to up to 8 years of imprisonment.

Zelensky has sent two bills to the Verkhovna Rada on strengthening liability for organizing fraudulent call centers and “drop” schemes. The documents will also update banking protection algorithms.

Volodymyr Zelensky announced on September 1 that he would submit bills to the Verkhovna Rada on tightening criminal liability for the organizers of fraudulent call centers. He intends to send the documents to parliament on September 2.

The SBU exposed an organized group that resold medicines to budget medical institutions and the Armed Forces at inflated prices, causing the state damage of over 80 million hryvnias. Four suspects were detained across three regions.

Ukraine's Cyber Police have warned of a new scheme: fraudsters create fake carrier pages and, under psychological pressure, lure victims into paying advance fees for nonexistent services.

🚨 In Japan, a woman was arrested for placing 2,000 orders worth $2.7 million through 230 fake accounts! 📦 32-year-old Mayu Yoshida ordered "Naruto" and "One Piece" merchandise from the Shueisha store, choosing cash on delivery. Couriers brought the packages, but she refused to accept them. 💸 The damage to the company was $47,500, but the main losses were logistics and sorting costs. Police are investigating the details of the case. #Japan #Fraud #Anime