Fraud lawyer. Consultation under Art. 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (Fraud)

Fraud cases are among the most difficult. If criminal proceedings have been opened against you under Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, you must enlist the support of a professional lawyer. The lawyers of our law firm Prykhodko and Partners provide professional legal assistance not only to persons suspected of committing a criminal offense, but also to victims.

Fraud: definition of the crime

According to Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, fraud is the acquisition of someone else's property or the acquisition of the right to property by abuse of trust or deception.

The subject of fraud is not only property, that is, valuables, money, etc., but also the right to own property. Among the ways of committing fraud defined by the Criminal Code of Ukraine: breach of trust and deception.

Abuse of trust is a type of deception, which is carried out by the perpetrators using a relationship of trust with the victim. How is breach of trust implemented? This can be the result of family or friendly relations, as well as other circumstances that provoke the emergence of the victim's trust in the person of the criminal.

Deception – the reporting of knowingly false information or its deliberate concealment. Among the forms-manifestations of deception: oral, written, via electronic message, forgery of letters or documents, etc.

Punishment under Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine

The current Ukrainian legislation provides for the following types of punishment for fraudulent actions:

• Penalties – more than 2000 NMDH.
• Imprisonment for up to 12 years with confiscation of property.

Fraud attorney functionality

A fraud attorney provides the following services:

1. Provision of advisory assistance.
2. Construction of defense tactics and strategy.
3. Involvement of experts (if necessary).
4. Drafting of procedural documents.
5. Participation in pre-trial actions and court proceedings.

A fraud attorney begins his work by gathering evidence and facts that allow him to prepare an appropriate legal defense. This can be, for example, the restoration of electronic correspondence, the investigation of the actions of fraudsters, etc.

After all the necessary evidence is collected, the stage of developing a defense strategy begins. This stage includes:

1. Checking the validity of evidence.
2. Analysis of legality of criminal proceedings.

Fraud attorneys Prykhodko and Partners help clients avoid criminal liability in fraud cases. This is achieved by reducing the penalty or exonerating the client from criminal responsibility with arguments that prove his innocence.

In addition, we assist our clients in solving civil cases related to fraudulent activities. For example, a lawyer can prepare a claim for damages.

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