Attributing the protection of fraudulent call center networks to Ukrainian government agencies

What it claims

Ukraine is portrayed as a hub for cross-border crime where fraudulent call centers supposedly operate under the direct patronage of intelligence services and political leadership. This amplification aims to discredit government institutions and justify aggression by creating the image of a “criminal state.”

Target audience

Examples (paraphrased)

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• Ukrainian intelligence services supposedly personally oversee a network of call centers that scam foreigners out of money to fund the war.

  Анатолий Шарий, 2 Aug 2026

  t.me/ASupersharij/58150

• The entire system of state power in Ukraine is supposedly built on receiving kickbacks from the activities of illegal scam offices.

  Анатолий Шарий, 2 Aug 2026

  t.me/ASupersharij/58150

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Goal

To destroy trust in Ukrainian government bodies and foster a lasting association between Ukraine and international fraud among Western audiences.

Techniques used

• Loaded LanguageUsing criminal slang like “krysha” (protection racket) to describe interactions between the state and business.
• Name Calling or LabelingLabeling Ukraine as the world's primary source of cybercrime.

The real grievance it exploits

Widespread irritation and financial losses caused by phone fraud, which makes accusations against an entire country emotionally resonant.

How to counter

• Technique exposure: Note the use of criminal vocabulary: this is done to subconsciously equate state institutions with organized crime groups without providing any evidence.
• Fact-check: Ukrainian law enforcement regularly conducts joint operations with Europol and the FBI to dismantle fraudulent call centers, confirming international cooperation in fighting crime.

Sources (all time)

• Анатолий ШарийTier 11,641,018 subscribers
  1 post · 2 Aug 2026

  • 2 Aug · t.me/ASupersharij/58150
• Украина. Спецоперация. Мониторинг СВОTier 115,828 subscribers
  4 posts · 27 Jul – 4 Aug 2026

  • 4 Aug · t.me/MonitoringUA/94021
  • 4 Aug · t.me/MonitoringUA/94020
  • 28 Jul · t.me/MonitoringUA/93761
  • 27 Jul · t.me/MonitoringUA/93728