Car fraud in Waidhofen an der Thaya: police seek 52-year-old
A man is alleged to have obtained a car worth €33,000 on 22 July 2025. Police are appealing for information from the public.
Search for suspected car fraudster in Waidhofen an der Thaya district
As reported by meinbezirk.at, the Lower Austrian State Police Directorate has made public an alleged fraud case in the Waidhofen an der Thaya district. A 52-year-old man named Nicolae L. is alleged to have obtained a car worth €33,000 on 22 July 2025 at approximately 1 p.m.
The suspect is said to have claimed that he had already transferred the purchase price – however, no payment was actually made. The exact crime scene in the district was not specified in detail by the authorities.
The Krems an der Donau public prosecutor's office has ordered the publication of a photograph of the suspect to clarify the case. The photograph was made available to the media as part of a search to support the identification of Nicolae L.
Waidhofen an der Thaya police station is appealing to the public for any relevant information regarding the whereabouts or identity of the suspect. Information will be received in confidence at telephone number 059133-3460.
Source: Google News AT — Crime (de)