Vienna installation firms: €1.2 million in losses from fraudulent business practices

Four individuals are suspected of causing approximately €1.2 million in damages through fraudulent operations of heating installation businesses in the capital.

Vienna installation firms: €1.2 million in losses from fraudulent business practices

Vienna installation firms: €1.2 million in losses from fraudulent business practices

Police in the capital have identified a group of four suspects who are believed to have conducted illegal operations through several firms in the heating installation sector. The resulting financial damage is estimated at approximately €1.2 million.

Some of the accused are related to each other. They are suspected of having diverted substantial sums following company insolvencies. In addition, customers appear to have been pressured into unnecessary repairs and equipment replacements during maintenance work on heating systems and boilers. Authorities are now appealing to potential further victims to come forward.

Source: Der Standard

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