Berdychiv district: charging station fraud, Part 1, Art. 190 CCU
In short
- A 38-year-old man from Berdychiv district transferred UAH 20,500 for a charging station and never received the goods.
- Investigators opened a pre-trial investigation under Part 1, Art. 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
- Police advise choosing cash on delivery with inspection of the goods and buying only on trusted marketplaces.
What happened
Police in Berdychiv district are investigating a case of fraud in an online purchase. According to the police, a 38-year-old local resident found a website selling charging stations and placed an order. The payment details were sent to him in a messenger app.
The man transferred UAH 20,500 and sent the proof of payment to the person he had been corresponding with. The goods were supposed to be delivered within a week. Later, however, the other party stopped responding, and the shop’s web page disappeared.
The case is being handled by investigators of the Berdychiv District Police Department. They opened criminal proceedings under Part 1, Art. 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which concerns fraud. The police say all the circumstances of the incident are now being established. This is only the start of an investigation, not a verdict: only a court can establish a person’s guilt.
The police remind people to be careful when shopping online. They advise ordering with cash on delivery, so that the parcel can be inspected before payment, and using only trusted marketplaces. Original source: Zhytomyr Region police report ↗.
What the law says
The law provides for a fine of 2,000 to 3,000 tax-free minimum incomes (NTMI), community service of 200 to 240 hours, correctional labour for up to 2 years, probation supervision for up to 3 years, or restriction of liberty for the same term.
How courts decide such cases
Verdict AI analysed 6,139 decisions under Part 1, Art. 190 CCU, with data for the whole of Ukraine. Most often, in 86% of decisions, the outcome was a conviction, and in a further 12% of cases the parties reached a plea agreement. This part of the article does not provide for imprisonment, and 96% of decisions involved no custody; in 112 cases a person was sentenced to imprisonment in combination with other offences or sentences. This is general statistics, not a forecast for any single case.
No median prison term is shown for this article.
Data: Verdict AI · 6,139 decisions · updated 10 November 2026. Coverage: courts of Ukraine. Figures for the whole country: there are no separate figures for the region yet.
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These statistics are not legal advice.
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| Court decision | Share |
|---|---|
| Conviction | 86% |
| Plea agreement | 12% |
| Case closed | 1% |
| Acquittal | 1% |
| Penalty imposed | under 1 % |
What the defence usually looks at
- Evidence of deception. In cases under Art. 190 CCU, the defence typically examines whether there is evidence that the deception was intentional and occurred before the money was handed over, rather than a mere failure to perform a contract.
- Correspondence and payments. It matters how the messenger correspondence, payment details and receipts were recorded, and whether it can be established who owned the account.
- Lawfulness of investigative actions. The defence pays attention to whether the procedure for collecting evidence was followed, including obtaining data on accounts and electronic devices.
- Compensation for damage. The court takes into account whether the damage was compensated, and this may affect the type of punishment.
General information, not advice in a specific case.
Frequently asked questions
What is fraud under Art. 190 CCU?
It is taking another person's property or a right to property by deception or abuse of trust. An online purchase where the goods are never received may fall under this provision.
What punishment does Part 1, Art. 190 CCU provide for?
The law provides for a fine of 2,000 to 3,000 tax-free minimum incomes (NTMI), community service of 200 to 240 hours, correctional labour for up to 2 years, probation supervision for up to 3 years, or restriction of liberty for the same term.
Does the start of an investigation mean guilt has been proven?
No. A pre-trial investigation only establishes the circumstances of the event. Only a court can establish a person's guilt by a verdict.
How do the police advise making online purchases safer?
According to the police, it is best to choose cash on delivery with inspection of the goods before paying, and to buy on trusted marketplaces.
Sources
- Головне управління Національної поліції в Житомирській області — Понад 20 тисяч гривень за неіснуючу зарядну станцію: Бердичівські поліцейські розслідують шахрайство (opens another site) —
- Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine — Criminal Code of Ukraine (opens another site) —