Two residents of Odessa created a fake IT company to deceive citizens. Luring investors with promises of high dividends, they illegally misappropriated more than 5 million hryvnia.
Fraudulent project
Criminal plan
In 2021, two attackers, a 48-year-old from Odessa and a 41-year-old from Zhytomyr, planned a scam. They created a fictitious software company with a website that disseminated false business information. The main goal was illegal profit by deceiving gullible citizens.
Fraudulent scheme
Through the website, social networks and instant messengers, criminals attracted people to invest in development his company, promising high interest on deposits. At first, they paid small dividends using part of the funds received to create the appearance of legitimacy. They also promised additional payments for attracting new investors.
Scope of the scam
Deposit amounts ranged from 8 thousand to 1 million hryvnia. In six months, the scammers collected more than 5 million hryvnia from gullible citizens. After that, they erased information about the company and disappeared.
Detention of criminals
Law enforcement officers detained two suspects in large-scale fraud committed by prior conspiracy by a group of persons using electronic equipment. They face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property. The court chose a preventive measure in the form of detention with the right to post bail of 3.5 million hryvnia for each person.
Glossary
- IT company is an organization specializing in the development and implementation of information technologies.
- Software - a set of computer programs, instructions and data for controlling the operation of a computer.
- Website (website) is a collection of information resources united by a common address on the Internet.
- Investor is a person who invests funds in any business with the aim of making a profit.
- Dividends - part of the profit of a joint stock company paid to shareholders.
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Law enforcement officers detained two men who created a fake IT company and a website on which they disseminated false information. In six months, they were able to attract about 5 million hryvnia of investment from gullible citizens.
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Иван
Eh, again scammers have risen to the easy money of gullible citizens 😕 I never cease to be amazed at their ingenuity in deceiving people.
Ольга
Yes, the schemes of scammers are becoming more and more sophisticated 🤨 It seems that people should be on the alert, but they are still led by high interest rates and quick earnings.
Анна
It seems to me that it is worth educating citizens more about the possible risks of investing in dubious projects 💭 Then people will be more vigilant.
Виктор
So much for the “IT people” 🤥 It’s good that at least these scammers were detained. I hope they get a real sentence and not a suspended sentence.
Георгий
In general, such cases should be investigated faster 😤 While millions of hryvnias from victims were accumulating, the scammers managed to dissolve the company and hide.
Франц
And I was impressed that they paid dividends 🤑 Probably to lull the vigilance of investors. A smart move, but a risky one.
Хайнц
Bah, these fancy IT companies again 🙄 Just a cover for deceiving people. I have always been against these modern trends!
София
It’s a pity that the attackers took advantage of people’s trust 😔 I hope that the victims will still get back at least part of their investments after the confiscation of the scammers’ property.
Павел
Am I the only one who thinks that 12 years is too lenient a punishment? 🧐 After all, they stole millions by prior conspiracy!
Елена
Of course, the crime is serious, but imprisoning people for such a period is also too much 😳 We need to look for a compromise and give a chance for correction.
Андрей
That's why I always check reviews and don't invest in dubious projects 🕵️♂️ It's better to be safe than to be left without money.
Мария
Maybe it is worth toughening the punishment for such financial crimes? 💰 This will scare away potential scammers from such adventures.
Юрий
I wonder how they found victims for their scam? 🤔 They probably used social networks and targeted advertising like modern marketers.
Наталья
I feel very sorry for the gullible people who fell for this scam 😢 I hope they can recover from their financial losses.
Максим
In general, it is necessary to improve the financial literacy of the population 💯 So that people can recognize fraudulent schemes and not be deceived.