“The SBI reported the arrest of a resident of Kyiv, who, according to the investigation, demanded $100,000 from the head of the regional TCC department in one of the western regions, threatening a “criminal case” and publication of intimate information.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: DBR
Literally: “The employees of the State Security Bureau, in cooperation with the State Security Service of the National Police, detained a resident of the capital, who tried to fraudulently extort 100,000 US dollars from the head of the department of the district territorial center of recruitment and social support of one of the western regions.”
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Details: According to the investigation, in December 2025, a man called an official of the TCC, introducing himself as an “intermediary” from the SBI.
He assured that the military serviceman and his relatives are allegedly being investigated for criminal proceedings under Article 114-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – obstruction of the lawful activities of the Armed Forces.
In order to “avoid problems”, the suspect offered to “solve the issue” for $100,000.
According to the DBR, there were no criminal proceedings. The man made up this story to get hold of the funds. IN
in case of refusal to pay, he threatened “criminal prosecution”, as well as disclosure of personal intimate information of the victim in the media.
The figure was detained while transferring part of the funds – 50,000 US dollars.
He was informed of the suspicion of attempted fraud on a particularly large scale (Part 2 of Article 15, Part 5 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). The sanction of the article provides up to 12 years of imprisonment with confiscation of property. Currently, the issue of choosing a preventive measure is being resolved.
The SBI stressed that any demands for money “on behalf of the Bureau” or offers to “solve issues” for a fee are fraud. In such cases, law enforcement officers urge to immediately contact the SBI.