This is reported by espreso.tv

It is noted that in 2021, the defendants opened an IT software company and a website where they disseminated false information about business activities. Through social media and their website, the offenders encouraged investors to cooperate. People invested money in the development of the company, and the defendants promised them high interest on the amount of the deposit.

"To further mislead people who were "caught on the hook," the offenders first paid them small dividends at the expense of part of the illegally received deposits. They also promised additional payments as a reward for attracting new investors," the statement said.

It is known that the amount of invested funds ranged from 8 thousand to 1 million UAH. In six months, the group seized more than UAH 5 million of Ukrainian citizens, after which it deleted information about the company and no longer contacted the victims.

"The police detained the offenders and notified them of suspicion under Art. 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. They face imprisonment for up to 12 years with confiscation of property," the Cyberpolice Department said.

The investigation is ongoing. The court imposed on the defendants a pre-trial restraint in the form of detention with the right to be released on bail.

Note: Pursuant to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is considered innocent of committing a crime and may not be subjected to criminal punishment until his or her guilt is legally proven and established by a court verdict of conviction.

• During the day, March 5, 11 Volyn residents reported fraud to the police. In total, they were defrauded of UAH 405 thousand.