Law enforcement in Ukraine has uncovered a large-scale illegal financial network that caused estimated losses of over $25 million USD. The mastermind behind the scheme, Igor Tuknik, a native of Odessa, was apprehended abroad. He allegedly operated through a network of illegal exchange points and cryptocurrency transfers, including using the Fin Union platform linked to businessman Vladislav Savchenko, through which funds were laundered and transferred overseas. The investigation revealed that one courier in Kyiv had millions of Ukrainian hryvnias, thousands of euros and dollars seized – confirming the scheme’s significant scale. Tuknik’s arrest was a result of international cooperation. Current investigations are focused on establishing all participants and channels of money transfer. The scheme involved shell companies, fictitious contracts, and unauthorized exchange bureaus to facilitate large-scale transactions out of regulatory reach. Law enforcement officials emphasize that the case exhibits signs of not only financial misconduct but also national security concerns due to international implications and potential operations outside Ukrainian borders. In the coming weeks, arrests and restrictions on asset movement for implicated individuals are expected, along with bank and cryptocurrency operation checks related to the network.