A man working as a sole proprietor deceived clients by taking advance payments for the manufacture and installation of PVC windows. After receiving the money, he would disappear, leaving customers without the promised services.

Police determined that this individual posted advertisements around the city offering his services but had no intentions of fulfilling them. He visited clients, assessed the work, signed contracts, and demanded upfront payments. Afterwards, he communicated via phone, assuring them everything was on schedule, only to vanish.

As a result of his actions, three Odessa residents incurred losses totaling over 18,000 hryvnias. 

Upon realizing they were dealing with a scammer, the victims reported to the police. 

During the investigation, law enforcement identified and located the perpetrator, who confessed to spending the money on personal needs.

«With sufficient evidence, we informed the suspect of his charges under parts 1 and 2 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – for fraud involving deception, committed repeatedly. He faces up to three years in prison. The investigation is ongoing under the supervision of the Malinovsky District Prosecutor's Office in Odessa», - reported senior investigator Ksenia Ustushcheva.