Kyiv man wanted by police after years of stalking women
Kyiv police have notified a 34-year-old Kyiv resident of suspicion of stalking women for years, despite the man having been abroad for more than two years, and have put him on a wanted list.
In a recent development, Kyiv police have issued a wanted notice for a 34-year-old resident following a decade-long pattern of stalking women. Despite being abroad for over two years, investigators have compiled evidence of 11 instances where the suspect interfered with the private lives of his victims. The Kyiv police communications department disclosed this on Monday, noting that the suspect faces up to five years in prison.
Since 2017, the man has methodically targeted women in public spaces, gradually building trust with them and obtaining their contact information to continue the relationships. However, once contact was terminated, he persistently harassed them for years. Utilizing stolen personal data, he called from different numbers, sent messages through various messenger accounts, physically followed some women, and attempted to regain their attention in any manner possible.
The offender also breached the victims' electronic accounts, including online banking, messaging services, delivery services, and taxi services, sometimes using third-party accounts to send threatening messages, place orders, and make deliveries under their names. Moreover, he demonstrated a deep understanding of the victims' whereabouts and other private details.
The suspect, who has resided abroad since February 2024, has unlawfully amassed and utilized confidential information about at least 11 women for nearly nine years, employing it to harass and intrude into their personal lives. Under the guidance of the Solomianskyi district prosecutor's office, Kyiv police have formally accused the man in absentia of violating Article 182 of Ukraine's Criminal Code, which pertains to the illegal storage and use of confidential information, including repeated offenses.
This news broke in June 2026 when victims began sharing their experiences on the social media platform Threads. The women recounted how the man would unexpectedly appear in public places, obtain their phone numbers, and subsequently inundate them with intrusive messages and calls. Some victims even recorded their encounters and sent the footage to the man later.
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