Creation of a fake Telegram channel in the regional center
The police of the Cherkasy region reported that individuals have been detained for creating a fake Telegram channel where they posed as a well-known Ukrainian figure to raise funds for the needs of the Ukrainian army. This was reported by the source 'Glavkom'.
The main figures in this fraudulent scheme turned out to be a 36-year-old man and his 33-year-old girlfriend, who collected funds for drones for the military, posing as a well-known journalist and public figure.
“The police uncovered that the suspects also attempted to appropriate funds from soldiers at the front line”
During a search of the apartment of the detained individuals, law enforcement found bank cards, SIM cards, computer equipment, and mobile phones with conversations that confirmed their criminal activities.
According to preliminary data, the investigation has completed its inquiry and transferred the case to court under Article 190 (Fraud) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, for which they could face up to three years in prison.
In summary:
In the Cherkasy region, two individuals have been detained for creating a fake Telegram channel to illegally collect money for aid to Ukrainian servicemen. The police uncovered their fraudulent activities and intent to appropriate funds by posing as a well-known figure. The accused face a sentence of three years in prison.