The SBU CI blocked an illegal call-center, which was operating for popular Russian mobile phone companies in the Joint Forces Operation area.

Allegedly, the underground company was set up by a businessman from Severodonetsk. The call-center has been evading taxes during several months. The company provided for dispatching connection and client support service for Russian companies, which fund terrorists and occupation authorities on separatist-held territories.

During the searches at the call-center, the law enforcement seized paper and electronic storage devices, which prove the links between the company and aggressor country.     

The criminal proceeding is initiated under Part 1 Article 109, Part 2 Article 110 and Part 1 Article 258-3 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

The pre-trial investigation is ongoing. The links of employees and organizers of the call-center with Russian special services are being established.

The operation was conducted under the supervision of the Prosecutor's Office of Luhansk region.