Investigation launched in Lviv over disappearance of UAH 3.15m from night club clients' cards

Night venue clients lose nearly UAH 3.15m

An investigation is ongoing in Lviv into a series of crimes committed in night entertainment venues. According to police data, three men lost a total of approximately UAH 3,150,000.

The Lviv Regional Police Directorate reported that the victims were aged 36, 37, and 40. They visited various clubs in the city, after which significant sums disappeared from their bank cards.

Extent of damages

According to investigative materials, the funds were withdrawn illegally:

• the first man suffered damages exceeding UAH 400,000;
• the second victim lost more than UAH 2.3m;
• UAH 367,000 was withdrawn from the third man's account.

17 searches and seizure of evidence

On 16 October, investigators and operational officers conducted 17 authorised searches. These were carried out at three night venues in Lviv, four vehicles, and at the residences of individuals linked to the locations where the offences occurred.

During these operations, law enforcement officers seized computers and other digital equipment, documentation, and draft notes that may serve as evidence of the suspects' involvement in the illegal activity.

Criminal liability

Criminal cases have been opened under Part 4 of Article 185 (theft) and Parts 3 and 5 of Article 190 (fraud) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

The law provides for punishment in the form of imprisonment for up to 12 years with confiscation of property for such actions. The pre-trial investigation is currently ongoing, and the police are identifying all those involved in the crimes.