A conman in Odessa swindled citizens by promising to manufacture and install plastic windows. Investigators have already informed the suspect of the charges, which could lead to imprisonment.

Police discovered that the individual, registered as a sole proprietor, posted advertisements for services he never intended to fulfill. He accepted requests, visited clients, assessed the work needed, signed contracts, and demanded advance payments. Afterward, he continued communicating with the victims, assuring them that everything was on track, before disappearing.

As a result of his actions, three residents of Odessa suffered losses exceeding 18,000 hryvnias.

When they did not receive what was promised and realized they were dealing with a fraudster, the victims contacted the police.

During the pre-trial investigation, law enforcement identified and located the offender. He confessed to spending the stolen money on personal expenses.

“We have sufficient evidence to charge the suspect under parts 1 and 2 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – fraudulent acquisition of someone else's property, committed repeatedly. The offender faces up to three years in prison. The investigation is ongoing under the supervision of the Malinovsky District Prosecutor's Office in Odessa,” said senior investigator Ksenia Ustushcheva.