They said “radiator” and were arrested

A man who fell victim to fraudsters reported to Płock officers. A 64-year-old resident of Płock lost nearly 60 thousand złoty.

– He wanted to invest in cryptocurrencies. He transferred the first allegedly invested money, in the amount of PLN 25,000, to an account provided on a fictitious internet platform, where he constantly monitored how the profits grew – informs Deputy Commissioner Monika Jakubowska from the police in Płock. – He also contacted a supposed financial advisor, who recommended that subsequent amounts of money be transferred personally to a courier using the password “grzejnik”. The man, at intervals of several days, transferred the money twice at the agreed place and time.

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When the 64-year-old realized that he had been cheated, he notified the Płock police. A few days later, the fraudsters arranged to meet the victim again. While they were handing over the money, after giving the password, they were detained by officers from the Płock police station.

A 24-year-old Belarusian and a 29-year-old Ukrainian have been charged. They have been temporarily arrested. They face up to eight years in prison.

“Once again, we appeal not to transfer any money to unknown people. Remember that fraudsters use increasingly better manipulation techniques and use various legends to achieve their goal” – the police remind.

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