Poltava court selects preventive measure for six participants in apartment appropriation scheme

Criminal scheme targeting lonely citizens

Law enforcement agencies in Poltava uncovered the activities of an organised group that systematically seized the property of socially vulnerable and isolated residents. The criminals established trusting relationships with the property owners, after which they confiscated their documents and applied psychological pressure and physical coercion to force them out of their homes.

Detention of victims in a dilapidated building

According to the investigation materials, the victims were transported beyond the city limits. They were held in an abandoned, dilapidated structure. A total of four victims were identified.

Damage and period of the crimes

Between September 2024 and April 2025, the group members illegally appropriated five apartments. The total market value of this property exceeds 5 million hryvnia.

Court decisions regarding the suspects

Six individuals who were part of the criminal community have been notified of suspicion in committing criminal offences. The court selected the preventive measure of detention for most of the defendants. Meanwhile, for the notary and her assistant, the court determined an alternative measure — bail. The amount of bail for each of them was set at over 5 million hryvnia.