A fake NABU employee swindled an entrepreneur out of $280,000 and demanded even more: details of the case

The National Police, together with the NABU Internal Control Department, exposed a 29-year-old man who posed as an employee of the Bureau and demanded money from an entrepreneur for allegedly solving problems with taxes, courts, and criminal prosecution. According to the investigation, the man received $280,000 and demanded another $200,000.

This was reported by the NABU press service .

According to the investigation, the man learned from his father about tax audits of the businessman and his wife for about 32 million hryvnias. The father assured the businessman that his son allegedly holds a high position in the NABU and can help resolve the problems.

To convince the entrepreneur of his capabilities, the pseudo-employee used legal terminology and invented new reasons for transferring money. In particular, he talked about an alleged “order” from influential people and criminal proceedings at BEB, which did not actually exist.

Between September 2025 and March 2026, the businessman transferred $280,000 to the man. Later, the man asked for another $200,000 for allegedly organizing an artificial bankruptcy, canceling fines, and lifting the seizure of assets.

After that, the businessman filed a complaint with the NABU Internal Control Department. During the next meeting, the suspect brought a forged court document allegedly closing the case, and was detained while receiving the money.

The man was informed of suspicion under Part 5 of Article 190 and Part 2 of Article 15, Part 5 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

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