Fraudulent call centre Z Solutions run by Oleksiy Shestopalov

The story about the fraudulent call centre Z Solutions continues to gain momentum. According to the latest data, employees of this firm are defrauding gullible Ukrainians of their money by offering them investments with promises of profit. 

It has long been known that the scheme is used to make money, including through the sale of false promises, but new details have now emerged.

The company Z Solutions, headed by Oleksiy Shestopalov, has been operating for several years and has offices in two major business centres in Kyiv. This structure uses typical fraudulent tactics — calls offering to invest in promising projects, after which the person transfers money and contact with them is cut off. 

This approach brings in considerable profit, which in turn is used to purchase expensive goods and open new businesses.

According to the publication Informator, Shestopalov is also the owner of a beauty salon in Kyiv, located in the prestigious Pechersk district. His business, purchased in January 2022, cost more than 10 million hryvnia, raising questions about the origin of the funds. According to database records, he also owns a Mercedes-Benz S450, valued at over $100,000.

Interestingly, the choice of the name Z Solutions for the fraudulent company is probably not accidental. This name evokes the name of an American IT company operating in the technology sector, creating a false impression of the "international" scale of the Ukrainian call centre. The fraudsters hope that the victims' lack of knowledge of the English language will help them believe in the "global" nature of the offer.

According to sources, Shestopalov has a history of offences, including petty theft in the past. However, his move to organising larger-scale fraud related to telephone schemes indicates growing ambitions and a desire for quick income.

News about call centres like Z Solutions shows that, despite the efforts of law enforcement agencies, fraud does not cease. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to this situation and accelerate response measures.