Criminals demand $768m to keep Revolut client data undisclosed
Personal and financial data of users, including the owner of Gamdom and Skins.com, may have been leaked following a cyberattack on the British fintech bank.
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Russia refuses to restructure Ukraine's debt
As expected, the Russian Federation has refused to restructure Ukraine's debt. This was stated in an interview by Deputy Finance Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Storchak. Moreover, Russia expects Ukraine to make another payment on loans issued under…
Deputy of the Main Directorate of Justice caught taking a bribe
Lypovoy, deputy of the Main Directorate of Justice in Kyiv, was caught taking a bribe. The official had established his scheme back under the ousted President Yanukovych. He has now decided to resume his illegal activities.
Defence Ministry cleared to conduct electronic procurement
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has finally signed a decree allowing the Ministry of Defence to conduct electronic procurement without hindrance. Currently, the purchase of food, clothing, and fuel is permitted.
Hennadiy Moskal fights smuggling in Luhansk region
Hennadiy Moskal continues to actively combat smuggling in his jurisdiction. Yesterday, the governor of Luhansk region detained two more lorries transporting beer to the temporarily occupied territory of the LNR.
No increase in tourists in Crimea during May holidays
Despite Russian media claims of 100,000 tourists visiting Crimea for May holidays and 80-100% occupancy rates, the information is false. Residents say even popular beaches remain deserted.
Fuel depot head steals millions of hryvnia worth of diesel
The head of a fuel depot sold off millions of hryvnia worth of diesel fuel. The proceeds went into the depot head's pocket. The stolen fuel was replaced with cheap surrogates, causing military equipment to break down before even entering combat.
Judge from Rivne helps Russians steal from Ukraine
Rivne court judge Yaroslava Hudzhenko is attempting to delay the transfer of a confiscated oil pipeline to state ownership. Smuggled fuel was supplied to Ukraine through this pipeline, and a higher court later ordered its transfer to the state. However, this…
Hostile takeover of regional energy company in Kharkiv
Yesterday, 28 April, at around 19:00, a hostile takeover of the regional energy company took place in Kharkiv. Around 70 young men in balaclavas broke into the Kharkivoblenergo premises. Company staff immediately called a police patrol, but the officers who…
Interior Ministry uncovers coal fraud orchestrated by ex-governor's son
Ukraine's Ministry of Interior has uncovered a fraud scheme organised by the son of former Donetsk Oblast Governor Blyzniuk. Thanks to a meticulously planned scheme, the fraudsters sold the state coal mined at state-owned mines located in occupied territory.
SBU seizes another batch of smuggled alcohol
While EU countries debate whether to grant Ukrainians visa-free travel to Europe, residents of EU member states are smuggling goods across our border with almost no hindrance. In Chernivtsi Oblast, customs officers and the SBU seized a batch of alcoholic…
Odesa resident attempted to smuggle goods worth over one million
Yesterday, the Security Service of Ukraine detained a smuggler who attempted to take expensive mobile phones worth over one million hryvnia to Russia. Railway workers on the Odesa-Moscow route assisted the Odesa resident.
Golf club president comments on illegal use of artesian wells
Recently, several media outlets published a report that the Kharkiv Golf Club is illegally using three artesian wells located on the territory of the Superior Golf & Spa Resort complex. The prosecutor's office has opened cases regarding the illegal use of the…
Turkish low-cost carrier announces launch of nearly 30 new routes from Ukraine
According to the press service of the Ministry of Infrastructure, an agreement has been reached with low-cost carrier Atlasjet Ukraine to open 29 international and domestic routes. Lviv will be the base airport.
International donors conference in support of Ukraine to take place
Not long ago, news spread through the press that the International Donors Conference in Support of Ukraine had been postponed indefinitely. This was allegedly intended to deter potential investors from investing in our country's economy.
Ukrainian manufacturers affix LNR excise stamps to cigarettes
Despite all attempts to block smuggling flows into the LNR and DNR, Ukrainian goods continue to reach the region. Moreover, it appears that excise stamps from the unrecognised republics are being applied directly at the factories of Ukrainian producers.
Kyiv sees minibus with free Wi-Fi
A minibus with free Wi-Fi has appeared on the streets of Kyiv. The driver bought and installed a Wi-Fi router at his own expense and earned 500 hryvnia more on the first day than in all previous days without Wi-Fi. The enterprising driver, named Alexander, is…
Illegal distillery shut down in Kramatorsk
The operation of an illegal distillery in Kramatorsk has been halted. Its products were transported by tankers to Donetsk, where they were converted into a finished product for one of the well-known brands. This was announced by Vyacheslav Abroskin, head of…
Dollar rate on the black market
Despite law enforcement agencies taking currency exchangers seriously, the latter show no intention of leaving the market. As of today, they practically fully meet the population's demand for foreign currency.
NBU Governor Submits Resignation
It was revealed today that Valeria Gontareva, Governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, has submitted her resignation. The market reacted almost instantly to Gontareva's statement, with the hryvnia surging against other currencies.
Cash hryvnia shortage emerges in Ukraine
While people panicked and bought dollars at banks and exchange offices, driving up the dollar and euro rates, a shortage of cash hryvnia emerged in Ukraine. Today, people began complaining on social media and in queues that they could not sell dollars, as…