Seven people lost a total of 308 thousand zlotys. Police officers from Otwock and Mokotów detained four suspects in these frauds. They were arrested, they face up to eight years in prison.
Warsaw police officers from various units have recently been working to identify the perpetrators of frauds, as a result of which the victims lost a total of PLN 308 thousand. Detectives from Otwock have detained a 28-year-old and a 45-year-old in this case.
“The first of them, under the pretext of making an investment on the stock exchange, defrauded the injured party of PLN 41,000. The 45-year-old, on the other hand, has three frauds under his belt. The man persuaded the injured parties to install software on their computers, thanks to which he gained access to their online banking, and then deprived them of savings in the amount of PLN 167,000,” the Warsaw police report.
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Another two people were detained by police from Mokotów. “Acting together and in agreement” they allegedly defrauded three people, who lost a total of 90 thousand zlotys.
All those arrested have been charged and remanded in custody. They now face up to eight years in prison.
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Let's not be deceived
“Every day, criminals call their victims, posing as police officers, bankers or prosecutors. They present a made-up, dramatic story, the aim of which is always to extort cash or valuable items. Pretending to be an officer, they inform, for example, that a secret operation is being conducted, aimed at hackers. At the same time, they convince the caller that the savings they have accumulated in the bank are at risk, and the only way to prevent their loss is to hand the money over to the law enforcement officers for safekeeping. Remember, this is a scam! In such a situation, you should hang up immediately and report the fact to the number 47 72 33 222 or 112″ – the capital city police remind.
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