The scheme for withdrawing money released from captivity has been revealed in Ukraine.

During calls made to the 102 line, we discovered that Ukrainian servicemen who once were in captivity in Russia were released from prisons, and they were promised the money assigned to them on bank cards. However, when they tried to withdraw the money, they found that these funds were nowhere to be seen

Revealing the fraudulent scheme

According to inkorr.com: The National Police of Ukraine reported the detection of a scheme in which a criminal organization embezzled funds from servicemen who returned from captivity. The police once again emphasized that the criminals used SMS codes to access the victims' accounts, thereby committing theft.

Losses and consequences

The fraudsters managed to steal over a million hryvnias, causing significant financial damage to the servicemen. Thanks to the efforts of the law enforcement officers, the activities of this criminal group were discovered and stopped, which will help prevent similar frauds in the future.

This situation highlights the importance of caution in financial matters, especially for those who have endured difficult times. Law enforcement agencies urge anyone who has fallen victim to fraud not to hesitate to seek help, as timely actions can prevent significant losses.