In the Stryi district of Lviv region, law enforcement officers reported a 28-year-old local resident, who is suspected of fraud and unauthorized interference in the work of information systems. According to the investigation, the man illegally issued more than two dozen loans in the name of a war veteran.
According to police, the suspect gained the trust of a 51-year-old acquaintance who had been discharged from military service due to injuries. Under the pretext of helping with banking transactions, he gained access to the victim's online banking.
Using this access, the man took out 23 loans at various financial institutions. The total amount of the loans was almost 212 thousand hryvnias. According to the investigation, he misappropriated the funds received and spent them for his own needs.
The victim only learned about the debts after receiving notifications from financial institutions about overdue payments. After that, he filed a complaint with the police.
As part of the pre-trial investigation, investigators conducted the necessary examinations and collected evidence, which became the basis for reporting the man to the police. The case is being investigated by investigators of the Stryi District Police Department under the procedural guidance of the Stryi District Prosecutor's Office.
The suspect is charged with fraud and unauthorized interference with the operation of information systems. If convicted, he faces up to eight years in prison.
The pre-trial investigation is ongoing.
