Security Service of Ukraine arrests speculators who issued Ukrainian passports to Russian saboteurs

ALONA MAZURENKO – THURSDAY, 28 JULY 2022, 17:59

The Security Service of Ukraine has arrested speculators who "issued" Ukrainian passports to Russian saboteurs.

Source: Press service of the Security Service of Ukraine

Quote: "The Security Service of Ukraine has exposed speculators who ‘issued’ Ukrainian passports to Russian saboteurs.

The speculators produced Ukrainian passports for foreigners. Among their clients were Russians, who, according to the Security Service of Ukraine, were carrying out reconnaissance and subversion activities for the occupiers."

Details: The fraudulent scheme was organised by an ex-tax official from Donetsk who moved to Kharkiv during the temporary occupation.

Reportedly, the scammer used his connections in law enforcement to make fake documents.

He set a price of $4,000 for a fake passport.

Security Service of Ukraine personnel have documented a $3,000 payment which he received as a downpayment.

The "customer" was carrying out reconnaissance and subversion activities for Russia and tried to obtain legal status on the territory of Ukraine to maintain secrecy.

The Security Service of Ukraine detained the scammer when he went to receive the second instalment for the finished passport. 

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