Amendments to the Criminal Code include asset forfeiture for participants in criminal schemes
Legislative changes that increase liability for operating fraudulent call centers have come into force in Ukraine. Participation in the activities of such "offices" is now punishable by up to 10 years of imprisonment with asset forfeiture. This is reported by the portal PromPolitInform, citing the Telegram channel of Cyberpolice of Ukraine.
The new legal regulations are aimed at holding accountable not only direct perpetrators but also individuals who provide technical and material support for such facilities. Criminal penalties now apply to those who provide premises, equipment, or communication services, while being aware of their criminal purpose.
Liability for recruiting personnel
The updated legislation pays special attention to the recruitment of new staff. Intentional searching and hiring of people for work in fraudulent call centers is punishable by imprisonment of up to 5 years, while repeat offenses of this nature can lead to prison terms of up to 10 years.
Conditions for exemption from punishment
The law provides a mechanism for mitigation or full exemption from liability for individuals who have contributed to criminal activities. This opportunity is available only if the person voluntarily contacts law enforcement agencies to report the group’s operations before receiving an official notice of suspicion.
To avoid punishment, the individual must actively assist the investigation in exposing the criminal scheme or facilitate its termination. Citizens are urged to report known facts about the operation of fraudulent offices via the 102 hotline or the official online channels of the Cyberpolice.
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