Crime
CrimeA man with a block of TNT in his pocket detained in Kyiv's Sviatoshynskyi district
Police reported the detention of a 38-year-old Kyivan who was walking around the city with an explosive object. What is known and how to act if you find a suspicious object.
ImportantCrimePolice warn of a new scheme: malicious apps via ads and Telegram bots
Fraudsters lure people to fake sites and ask them to download a file. How the scheme works and why free offline navigators are dangerous.
Crime“Your money is in danger”: how fraudsters in Kyiv pose as police and the SBU
Fraudsters scare people with invented cases and ask them to transfer funds to a “safe account”. How to recognise the deception.
CrimeA man who, according to police, grew cannabis in flats detained in Kyiv
Police reported exposing a drug dealer: according to them, he set up mini plantations in flats and earned up to 100,000 hryvnias a month.
Crime · GuideWhat to do if fraudsters have deceived you: a step-by-step guide for the first hours
A clear sequence of actions for those who gave money or data to fraudsters: how to block a card, where to report and how to preserve evidence.
Crime · GuidePhishing: how to tell a fraudulent email or text from a genuine one
Fake messages from banks, delivery services and state bodies: signs of deception, examples and what to do if you have already clicked the link.
CrimePolice report the detention of a suspect in organising clashes during a protest in Teremky
After clashes in Teremky during a protest against tree felling, police detained a 24-year-old man. The sides differ in their accounts.
CrimeRobbery in a stairwell on Sobornosti Avenue: what police said
A man in a Kyiv apartment block took money from a young man and then threatened him with a weapon. What is known, and how to behave during an attack.
CrimeA phone from a car during an alert: man detained in Kyiv for theft
According to media, a man broke the lock of a parked car and stole a phone while people were sheltering from shelling. What the law provides and how to protect your car.
Crime · GuideFraudsters on classifieds sites: “delivery” and prepayment schemes
How fraudsters deceive sellers and buyers on online marketplaces and how to protect yourself when buying or selling.
Crime · Guide“A relative in trouble”: how the scheme works and how to protect older loved ones
Fraudsters call older people and tell them about an alleged accident or trouble with relatives. How to recognise the deception and what to agree with your family in advance.
CrimeTheft of 93,000 hryvnias from a tobacco kiosk: two suspects detained in Kyiv
Police reported the detention of two men served a notice of suspicion of theft under Part 4 of Article 185 of the Criminal Code. What this means and what penalty the law provides.
CrimeAttack on a DJ in Kyiv: police detain three suspects in a robbery
Law enforcement reported the detention of three people who, according to investigators, beat, wounded and robbed a 26-year-old DJ. They face up to 15 years.
CrimeTwo pawnshops robbed within an hour: a 23-year-old suspect detained in Kyiv
According to media, a man robbed two pawnshop outlets within an hour. What is known about the case and how pawnshops protect themselves against attacks.
Crime · GuideWhat to do if your phone is stolen or lost: first steps
A step-by-step plan for the first hours: how to block the SIM card and banking apps, find the device and protect your accounts.
Crime · GuideThefts from cars and bicycles in the city: how to reduce the risk
Simple rules that help protect a car and a bicycle from theft: where to park, what not to leave in the cabin and which locks to choose.
Crime · GuideInvestment scams: “quick earnings” on social media and why not to trust them
How fraudsters lure people with promises of easy money in crypto and on exchanges, why the scheme is dangerous and what the signs of fraud are.
Crime · GuideFake summonses and threats of a “criminal case”: how fraudsters operate in Kyiv and how to tell the deception
Fraudsters send messages on behalf of a military enlistment office or the police demanding payment of a “fine”. How to recognise a fake and where to verify information.
Crime · GuideSafety in Kyiv in the evening: whom to call, how to get home and what to carry
A practical guide for Kyivans: the difference between 102 and 112, how to act during an attack or an alert and which apps can help.
Crime · GuideDomestic violence: where to turn for help and how to act in danger
What counts as domestic violence, which helplines exist, how to document a case and where to find a safe place and psychological support.