September 14, 2026 ·

Ukraine Parliament Committee Backs Bills Targeting Payment Fraud and Scam Call Centers

Ukraine’s parliamentary Committee on Law Enforcement has recommended that the Verkhovna Rada consider several measures addressing payment fraud, electronic communications fraud and related criminal-law issues.

What happened

The committee reported on an extraordinary meeting held on September 14, 2026.

According to the committee’s official publication, lawmakers reviewed draft legislation concerning illegal actions involving payment instruments and bank accounts, as well as criminal liability connected with fraudulent electronic communications operations.

Key points

  • The committee recommended further parliamentary action on legislation concerning payment and bank-account fraud.
  • It also considered legislation concerning fraudulent call centers and electronic communications fraud.
  • Committee recommendations are part of the legislative process and do not themselves enact a law.

Source

Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine — Committee on Law Enforcement

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