⚡ Kyiv Scammers Steal Crypto Worth Over 10 Million UAH
posted 2 Sept 2024
Criminals impersonating law enforcement officers coerced a 20-year-old entrepreneur to transfer 250,000 USDT under the threat of a fabricated case, as reported by the Main Department of National Police in the City of Kyiv.
The scammers accused the victim of collaborating with Russia and committing treason, offering to close the false case for $250,000, according to the police website. It was later discovered that the extortionists had no ties to any law enforcement bodies.
After securing the funds, the fraudsters exchanged the cryptocurrency for cash through a currency exchange service. Cyber police traced the flow of the money and arrested the suspects. They now face up to 12 years in prison with property confiscation.
In July, we covered another criminal case related to the extortion of crypto assets in Kyiv. Sadly, in that incident, the victim was murdered.
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