Over UAH 2.5 million in donations to the Armed Forces of Ukraine were misappropriated: three individuals were reported suspicious

Prosecutors of the Prosecutor General's Office reported on suspicion of three individuals in fraud and money laundering. The criminals misappropriated over 2.5 million hryvnias donated to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

This was reported by the Prosecutor General's Office.

According to the investigation, the suspects created dozens of fake accounts in popular social networks, using photos of documents of Ukrainian servicemen. They published announcements about collecting funds, supposedly for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and spent the money received for their own needs.

At the moment, it has been established that the criminals have appropriated more than 2.5 million hryvnias donated to support the Ukrainian defense forces. During searches in Cherkasy and Kyiv regions, mobile phones, bank cards, computer equipment and other evidence were seized.

Investigators continue to identify all persons involved, affected citizens and the total amount of damage caused. The investigation is being carried out by investigators of the Main Investigation Department with operational support from the National Police of Ukraine.