In Vinnytsia region, a network of 300 "money mules" with a turnover of over UAH 127 million was exposed

In Vinnytsia region, law enforcement exposed a network of about 300 "money mules", whose bank accounts, cards and crypto wallets were used to transfer funds obtained through criminal means. The total turnover through this infrastructure exceeded UAH 127 million.

This was reported by the Office of the Prosecutor General. Five individuals considered by the investigation to be the curators of the network were notified of suspicion.

According to the investigation, in 2024-2025, five residents of Vinnytsia region aged 22 to 25, for a small fee, gained access to bank cards, accounts and crypto wallets of other people. Then these payment instruments were transferred to criminal groups for a percentage of the amount.

The prosecutor's office claims that the network transferred funds obtained, in particular, from fraud during online sales, phishing schemes, and calls from individuals posing as bank debt collectors.

Separately, the investigation is checking the involvement of bank employees. According to law enforcement, the suspects arranged with certain bank employees who helped remove restrictions from "money mule" cards after blocking suspicious transactions.

Currently, law enforcement has established about UAH 2 million in losses, while the total turnover of funds on the network's accounts exceeded UAH 127 million.

As part of the investigation, more than 40 authorized searches were conducted. Law enforcement seized several dozen mobile phones and SIM cards, 255 bank cards, over UAH 2 million, $147 thousand and €22 thousand in cash, as well as cars.

One of the suspects was detained and taken into custody. According to the prosecutor's office, the other four are abroad. Law enforcement is preparing measures to put them on the international wanted list.

The prosecutor's office emphasized that according to the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court conviction.