SBU officers cracked down on two illegal call centers in Sumy region. Offenders used operator calls to steal bank account details. Then, they withdrew money and transferred some of it to a local criminal.

According to findings, almost 70 people were involved in the scam. The offenders purchased databases of banking institutions and called their customers. Allegedly, the scam is estimated to generate tens of millions of hryvnias of illegal profits. 

Under the guise of bank employees, the offenders conducted a telephone survey or offered a new banking service or loan. They gained the trust of "customers" who willingly gave them personal information, including online banking details. As a result, the offenders withdrew their funds.

Part of the funds were used to finance an organized criminal group of a local criminal, aka Lora Sumskyi. He is currently fleeing Ukraine and is hiding from law enforcement abroad.

Relevant procedural actions are carried out within instituted criminal proceedings.

The operation was conducted by officers of the SBU Office in Sumy region under the supervision of the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office.