The SBI detained a fraudster in Kyiv, who extorted from the businessman 700 thousand US dollars for "solving problems" with the real estate

The employees of the SBI detained "red-handed" the fraudster in Kyiv, who deceived 700 thousand US dollars from the representative of the commercial enterprise.

In June 2024, the suspect met with the businessman, who had "problems" with registration documents on the ownership of the real estate, that had been  acquired by him at an open auction.

The suspect by referring  to his alleged acquaintance with many high-ranking officials, promised to "solve" the problems with representatives of law enforcement and regulatory authorities, who seemed to be interested in the victim's real estate. He estimated the cost of his "services" at 700 thousand US dollars.

On November 16, the law enforcement officers detained the fraudster while he was receiving part of the agreed amount - 200 thousand US dollars. He has already been served notification of the suspicion of committing a crime under Part 5 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (seizure of someone else's property by deception (fraud) committed by prior conspiracy by a group of persons under martial law, on an especially large scale). Currently, the issue of choosing a preventive measure in the form of detention is being decided.

The sanction of the Article provides for imprisonment for of up to 12 years with confiscation of property.

The investigation continues, other facts of illegal activity and the full circle of persons possibly involved in the deal, in particular, among representatives of law enforcement and regulatory authorities are being established.

Procedural guidance is provided by the Office of the Prosecutor General.