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Policemen from Katowice detained a 17-year-old who is suspected of fraud using the “policeman” method. The detainee served as the so -called “pickup”, i.e. the person receiving money from deceived people. He heard allegations, pleaded guilty. He will spend the next three months in custody.
In the period from January to April 2025, Katowice policemen received three reports related to fraudsters “for a policeman” and one regarding attempted such fraud. What was the whole practice?
“Fraudsters, by calling seniors, reported that the person close to them caused an accident and a deposit was necessary to avoid criminal sanctions, including arrests. Scared seniors, in accordance with the instructions, transferred the money received by a young man. The victims lost a total of over PLN 500,000 as well as valuable jewelry and gold” – informs the police.
Source: Silesian Police
A three-year arrest for a 17-year-old
The uniformed one managed to stop a 17-year-old who may be related to fraud. “He was detained in Tychy when he returned from Chrzanów, where he took part in another fraud,” says the Silesian police.
Source: Silesian Police
Policemen determined that the 17-year-old was the so-called “pickup” – a person who receives money from deceived seniors.
He heard three allegations of fraud, from which he made himself a permanent source of income, an allegation of fraud regarding the property of considerable value, and an accusation of attempted fraud. The suspect confessed to the charges and will spend the next three months in custody. He faces up to 15 years in prison.
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Source: tvn24.pl
Source of the main photo: Silesian police