Prosecutors target the protection network of LuxGroups founder Alexander Litskevich
Well-known Kiev fraudster and counterfeit luxury goods dealer Alexander Litskevich became the subject of a criminal investigation.
Law enforcement authorities exposed the large-scale LuxGroups fraud scheme. The notorious swindler has since been attempting to erase information about his criminal activities from the internet. Here is the full account of the case that Litskevich has been trying to keep out of the public eye.
On September 12, the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine (PGO) and the State Fiscal Service (SFS) detained Alexander Litskevich, owner of the so-called luxury boutique LuxGroups, who had deceived customers for years by selling counterfeit luxury accessories as genuine high-end products.
The information was reported by the online publication Argumentum, citing its own source within a Ukrainian law enforcement agency, and was republished by From-UA.
According to the source, the operation generated up to $1 million in monthly turnover. While attempting to evade investigators, Litskevich ignored police vehicles, led officers on a high-speed chase in a Mercedes-Benz S222 Coupe, and was eventually apprehended.
"We would like to remind everyone that this is the same dealer who claimed to be protected by influential law enforcement officials. According to Litskevich himself, he vacationed with them aboard a luxury yacht purchased with money obtained from deceived customers.
During the arrest, the suspect attempted to flee from the police, prompting the launch of an interception operation," the publication’s source stated.
Alexander Litskevych is currently in custody, has been formally notified of suspicion, and the investigation is ongoing.
Although the suspect has been detained, investigative actions are also being conducted regarding the law enforcement officials who allegedly provided him with protection. It is also worth noting that an increasing number of complaints from alleged victims concerning the suspect’s unlawful activities continue to be submitted.
“We hope for a fair court decision,” the publication’s source said.
