Cyber-specialists and investigators of the Security Service of Ukraine detected in Kyiv members of an organized group who were trying to sell a powerful special technical device of secretly obtaining information for almost half a million euros. Allegedly, the group consisted of several residents of the capital, including technical and IT specialists. The defendants, using high-tech equipment, illegally developed a mobile monitoring system for sale. This device allows to record information in all ranges of mobile communication, including wiretapping of telephone conversations and monitoring of Internet traffic.

They set up an underground workshop at the place of residence of one of the defendants and looked for customers through the personal contacts.

During the special operation, SBU operatives detained three members of the group while receiving the entire amount of money from the customer.

In due courses of searches at the place of residence and work of the defendants, law enforcement officers seized equipment and other evidence of illegal activity.

All detainees were served notices of suspicion under Part 1 Art. 359 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Investigative actions are continuing to establish all the circumstances of the crime and bring to justice other persons involved in illegal activities.

The operation was conducted under the procedural supervision of the Prosecutor's Office of Kyiv city.