A large fraudulent call center was closed in Dnipro: over 140 pieces of equipment were seized

In Dnipro, prosecutors from the Central District Prosecutor’s Office discovered and shut down a fraudulent call center operating in the city.

This organized scheme allowed criminals to gain remote access to citizens’ bank accounts and embezzle their funds, as reported by the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office.

According to the investigation, members of the criminal group called people, posing as bank security officers. They convinced citizens to urgently download a mobile application, sending a link during the conversation, under the pretext of protecting personal data from allegedly unauthorized access.

After installing such an application, the fraudsters gained access to the victims’ online banking, which allowed them to transfer funds to controlled accounts. Subsequently, this money was withdrawn through front persons.

During the searches, law enforcement officers seized more than 140 pieces of computer and mobile equipment, ensuring the functioning of more than 60 workplaces, as well as mobile phones, draft recordings, and prepared texts for communication with victims.

The pre-trial investigation continues within the framework of criminal proceedings under Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine on fraud. The full composition of the persons involved in the fraudulent network is being established, and victim identification is also ongoing.

The prosecutor’s office emphasizes that no banking institution calls its clients to demand the installation of third-party applications or the transfer of personal data. In the event of receiving such calls, citizens are urged to end the conversation immediately and contact their bank through official channels.