18 members of fraud rings targeting elderly – proceeds exceeding €700,000
Greek Police have released details and photographs of 18 members of three criminal rings that defrauded elderly people across Greece, with total proceeds exceeding €700,000.
Three telephone fraud rings targeting elderly people dismantled in Argolida, Attica and Corinthia
The Hellenic Police released details and photographs of 18 members of three criminal rings that operated against elderly people across the country, according to In.gr. In total, 39 cases of fraud, theft and attempted offences were solved, whilst the illegal financial gain exceeds €700,000.
The perpetrators presented themselves to their victims as employees of DEDDIE (the Public Power Corporation) or as accountants, contacting unsuspecting citizens by telephone. Through false claims, they attempted to gain their trust and convince them to hand over money and jewellery.
Coordinated operations on 29 October
Police dismantled the rings through coordinated operations on the morning of Thursday, 29 October, in Argolida, Messenia and Attica. During the operations, 10 principal members were arrested, aged 21 to 39 years old. The investigation was conducted by the Prosecution and Investigation Directorate of Crimes of Nafplion.
The first ring: €482,766 and a telephone centre in Corinthia
The first criminal organisation operated a telephone centre in the greater Corinthia area and was active from 30 May until 16 October 2026. Police officers identified 10 individuals involved, of whom five were arrested. At least 25 criminal offences are attributed to the ring, with illegal proceeds of €482,766.
The second ring: €210,150 from Nea Kio, Argolida
The second organisation had established its telephone centre in Nea Kio, Argolida, and operated from 22 March until 8 October 2026. Six Greek nationals and two foreign nationals were identified, whilst at least 11 cases of fraud and theft were solved. The total proceeds of this group amount to €210,150.
The third ring: brief activity in Zephyri, Attica
The third group was based in Zephyri, Attica, and was active for a shorter period, from 19 to 26 August 2026. Three members were identified, all Greek nationals, and at least three criminal offences were solved. The illegal financial proceeds attributed to the gang exceed €15,000.
Searches of residences and vehicles
During simultaneous searches of residences and motor vehicles belonging to those involved, police officers located and seized items that will be examined in the context of the ongoing preliminary investigation in order to determine whether the accused are involved in other cases.
Criminal proceedings have been brought against all those involved for forming a criminal organisation, fraud, aggravated theft and attempted offences, as applicable. The activity of the three rings extended across Argolida, Corinthia, Arcadia, Aetolia-Acarnania and other areas, with the first recorded offences dating from March 2026.
Source: In.gr