Prosecutors of the Chernivtsi Regional Prosecutor's Office, together with detectives from the Bureau of Economic Security, uncovered an organized criminal group that established a mechanism for profiting from the production and sale of counterfeit driver's licenses and vehicle registration certificates with holographic security elements. In addition, the participants were legalizing funds obtained through criminal means. Their actions were qualified under Part 3 of Article 199, Part 2 of Article 27, Part 3 of Article 28, Part 3 of Article 358, and Part 1 of Article 209 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

The scheme was organized by a 49-year-old resident of Chernivtsi. To implement the "business plan," he involved his brother and two other acquaintances. The group operated clearly and cohesively: from finding clients to producing and sending orders.

To avoid detection, they carefully checked clients and collaborated with verified individuals.

Materials regarding two such "partners" have been allocated to a separate proceeding. 

Fake driver's licenses or vehicle registration documents cost on average from 120 to 200 euros per copy.

Since June 2024, the group has managed to legalize over 2 million hryvnias of illegal income.

The organizer and three participants of the organized criminal group have been notified of suspicion and preventive measures have been chosen.

The pre-trial investigation is being conducted by detectives of the Bureau of Economic Security in the Chernivtsi region. Operational support is provided by the Chernivtsi Department of the National Police's Internal Security.

Note: According to Article 62 of the Constitution of Ukraine, a person is presumed innocent of committing a crime and cannot be subjected to criminal punishment until their guilt is proven in a lawful manner and established by a court verdict.