Ukraine’s cyberpolice announced on November 6, 2026, the dismantling of a call-center network operating in Ukraine and suspected of taking more than 4.3 million euros from 135 German citizens. The operators posed as brokers or financial advisers and directed their targets to fake investment websites offering cryptocurrency, stocks and other financial products. The operation, called “Trade” and carried out with German authorities, led to four arrests, 56 searches and the seizure of cash, cryptocurrency wallets and electronic equipment. Four suspects were placed in pretrial detention and a fifth was assigned to house arrest, while the investigation continues to establish each suspect’s role and identify additional victims.
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