In Kyiv, law enforcement officers have exposed an organized group of individuals who created an artificial shortage of international train tickets to Europe and resold them at inflated prices. As reported by the Cyber Police, the attackers gained unauthorized access to passenger accounts, bought up tickets for popular flights and created an imitation of the shortage. After that, they sold the tickets via social networks, receiving a profit several times higher than their real cost.
High demand for rail travel to Europe, as well as a limited number of tickets, has led to the emergence of a "black" market where fraudsters have been able to profit from the resale of tickets. Law enforcement officers have identified five individuals involved in this criminal business and conducted a series of searches in Kyiv and the Kyiv region, seizing computer equipment, gadgets, bank cards and a large number of tickets.
According to the investigation, the attackers operated through Telegram channels and other online platforms. They resold tickets to international destinations, which caused significant outrage among citizens who could not find tickets at the regular price.
According to the Cyber Police, criminal proceedings have been opened under Articles 190 (fraud) and 361 (unauthorized interference with automated systems) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. Since these crimes were committed during martial law, the perpetrators face up to 15 years in prison.
