An international special operation by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan (MIA RK), the National Police of Ukraine, and the General Prosecutor's Offices of both countries has led to the dismantling of a network of call centres whose participants are suspected of internet fraud against citizens of Kazakhstan and abroad.
WHAT HAPPENED
According to the publication Polisia.kz, on 31 March 2026 in the city of Dnipro, the activities of three call centres were stopped. According to the investigation, their participants systematically committed internet fraud against citizens of Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and countries of the European Union.
HOW THE SCHEME OPERATED
According to preliminary data, group members posed as employees of fictitious investment companies. They misled citizens and gained access to confidential information, including personal accounts and bank accounts.
After this, according to the investigation, money and digital assets were stolen. Individual episodes related to so-called 'romance schemes' and fake cryptocurrency investments have also been recorded.
Phishing websites imitating well-known investment platforms and crypto exchanges were used to carry out the schemes.
RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL OPERATION
Searches were carried out at 40 addresses in the city of Dnipro. 53 Ukrainian citizens were detained, of whom eight people are named as key defendants and have been placed in a temporary detention facility pending charges.
The other participants, it is stated, will be held accountable in accordance with the law.
Seized during the searches were:
- $100,000
- 90 units of computer equipment
- 125 smartphones
- 6 premium-class cars
- an object visually resembling a firearm
WHAT IS HAPPENING NOW
Investigative actions are ongoing.
Law enforcement agencies are conducting additional operational and investigative measures aimed at establishing all episodes of the alleged criminal activity, identifying possible accomplices, and determining the total damage.