What is known about the founders of fraudulent call centres in Kyiv

A network of fraudulent call centres, led by individuals from the Caucasus, recently began operating in Kyiv. The primary figure is Rashad Guseynov, whose identity has long been known to law enforcement agencies.

He is assisted by Denis Reka and Anton Kislinsky. Together, this group has organised call centres that extract funds from gullible Ukrainians and Europeans under the guise of investment. The money obtained through deception is invested by the fraudsters in expensive cars, apartments, and a luxurious lifestyle.

What is known about the organisers of these call centres?

Rashad Guseynov has previously been involved in extortion, car theft, robbery, and armed robbery. He is also known for his “working methods”. Guseynov has always acted with considerable brutality and audacity.

Following the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Guseynov met Anton Kislinsky and Denis Reka. Both had previously worked as operators in call centres and are well-versed in how the system operates. By that time, they already had experience extracting millions of dollars from citizens of Ukraine, Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Turkey.

Security for the organisation is handled by Tenlan Valekh Ogly and Artem Terekhin, who are also long known to law enforcement and have even been wanted by police.

In less than two years, this group has effectively become leaders in the fraud market. Business centre owners who lease out offices surely know exactly who is renting them. However, they are in no hurry to terminate the lease agreements.