Detectives of the Territorial Department of the Economic Security Bureau in Poltava region sent to court proceedings against a russian citizen for committing illegal actions with electronic money. The offender used payment systems prohibited in Ukraine.

The investigation identified a citizen of the russian federation who provided advertising services on his own Internet resources. Contrary to the NSDC ban, he converted funds for the services received through a well-known russian payment system, mainly into US dollars and russian rubles.

Law enforcement officers conducted a search at the person's place of residence, found bank cards and SIM cards in particular of a russian telecommunications operator. The law enforcement seized a cell phone with installed programs for working in the prohibited payment system. The person was served a notice of suspicion. The indictment was sent to court.

The pre-trial investigation in the criminal proceedings on the grounds of a criminal offense stipulated by Part 1 Art. 200 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine is conducted by detectives of the Territorial Department ESBU in Poltava region under the procedural supervision of the prosecutors of the Poltava regional Prosecutor's office and operational support of the SSU office in Poltava region.

For reference: in accordance with the decision of the National security and defense Council of Ukraine of May 14, 2021 "On the application and cancellation of personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions)" access to russian internet services is restricted in Ukraine.

Note: In accordance with Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine a person is presumed innocent of committing a crime and shall not be subjected to criminal punishment until his or her guilt is proved in accordance with the law and established by a court verdict of guilty.