Transnational criminal organization of computer scammers exposed in  Armenia

ArmInfo.The RA Investigative Committee is conducting a preliminary investigation into a criminal case opened in connection with a large-scale computer theft committed by a transnational criminal organization.

According to the Investigative Committee's press service, during the  preliminary investigation, clear factual evidence was obtained  indicating that, between December 2023 and October 12, 2024, a group  of citizens of the Republic of Armenia and other countries created a  stable and cohesive criminal organization. To manage and coordinate  the actions of its members, they formed a multi-level hierarchical  structure, dividing roles according to specialization and developing  internal norms of conduct. The group enforced these laws, implemented  clear and carefully thought-out mechanisms for committing the crimes,  used tricks to psychologically influence the minds of people already  affected by investment fraud, provided the computers and software  necessary for committing the crimes, placed advertisements on social  media to attract large numbers of victims, used a website with false  content to build trust, rented comfortable office space, and  recruited and involved numerous members of the organization at  various times and for various periods.

During the preliminary investigation, it was established that the  criminal organization embezzled at least 16,094,945 drams. The wanted  member of the criminal organization, R.P., has been arrested. The  criminal case against him has been transferred to the supervisory  authority with an indictment and a motion to refer the case to court