A German citizen was "swindled" out of $60 000 by two crypto fraudsters from Vinnytsia region
The Vinnytsia District Prosecutor's Office reported suspicions to two men who organized a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme.
The Vinnytsia District Prosecutor's Office reported suspicions to two men who organized a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme.
The investigation established that Vinnytsia residents created Telegram channels where they offered services for allegedly profitable exchange of electronic funds, the Prosecutor General's Office reported .
Under the pretext of checking the "purity" of the crypto, they gained access to users' electronic wallets. After that, they transferred the funds to their own accounts.
According to this scheme, the suspects defrauded a German citizen in February 2025. 60,000 USDT Tokens were withdrawn from the victim's account — about $60,000.
During the searches, almost $60,000 and 48,000 UAH, computer equipment, a car, and other evidence were seized.
The suspects face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.
The prosecutor's office filed a petition with the court to choose a preventive measure in the form of taking the suspects into custody.
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