Fraudsters collected funds on behalf of the regional head: a criminal scheme was exposed in Mykolaiv

In Mykolaiv, police officers exposed scammers who acted on behalf of the head of the regional military administration.

The criminals created a cunning scheme through which they tried to lure money from citizens, hiding behind a noble goal – helping the military.

As law enforcement officers established, the scammers approached entrepreneurs and residents of the region, posing as officials. They convinced people of the need to urgently provide financial assistance, allegedly for the needs of Ukrainian defenders. The money was offered to be transferred to bank accounts controlled by the attackers.

Thanks to the prompt work of the police, it was possible not only to thwart the plans of the fraudsters, but also to expose the entire scheme. Law enforcement officers urge citizens to be vigilant and check information before making any financial transfers.

An investigation is currently underway to identify those involved in this criminal activity. The Mykolaiv police remind you: in case of suspicious calls or messages, you should immediately contact law enforcement agencies.