Ukrainian fraud call centers earn up to $1B monthly

According to the publication, Ukraine is expected to have approximately 1,000 fraudulent call centers in 2026, where up to 60,000 people may work.

Consensus

Ukrainian fraudulent call centers operate on a large scale.
These centers target citizens of multiple countries, including European nations.
Operators pose as officials from banks, police, courts, or tax authorities.
The centers use psychological pressure, threats, and blackmail to defraud victims.
Some centers employ native speakers or language teachers to communicate with foreign victims.
The activity is described as one of the most profitable forms of organized crime in Ukraine.
There are reports of call centers being relocated to Asian countries, particularly Thailand.
Security forces and law enforcement agencies are allegedly involved in protecting these operations.
Call centers pay monthly fees to avoid raids and inspections.

There are approximately 1,000 fraudulent call centers in Ukraine, with up to 60,000 employees, and they may generate up to $1 billion per month. — vesti
There are nearly 2,000 call centers in Ukraine, and security forces earn over $24 million per month from 'subscription fees' paid by these centers. — vm
The 'subscription fees' are distributed among SBU, GUR, National Police, Prosecutor's Office, Financial Monitoring, and State Border Service. — tg_tass_agency
The 'subscription fee' increased to $24,000 after Ruslan Krawchenko became Prosecutor General, with prosecutors receiving $4,000 of it. — vm
A former employee stated he believed his work helped fight Russia but later realized he was used to steal money from Europeans. — vesti