Kifisia: Four arrests of gang members for 28 frauds in Attica
Four members of a criminal group were arrested in Kifisia for at least 28 thefts and frauds. Two of the four were remanded in custody.
Arrests in Kifisia: Gang behind 28 frauds targeting elderly people
Megatv.com has revealed video footage documenting the moment when members of a criminal group drive a potential victim in their car to a bank branch in Kifisia. Police officers from Kifisia Security proceeded to arrest four perpetrators, two of whom were remanded in custody following their statements.
According to information presented by MEGA, the gang had carried out at least 28 thefts and frauds across the whole of Attica. In some cases, the perpetrators also entered the homes of their victims.
The method they employed was based on gaining the victim's trust. One of the victims stated: "He tells me 'what are you doing? I'm G. P.'. He asked me for my PIN and he went and took a thousand euros from there, I didn't have any other money. And then we went and took another 7 thousand euros." After obtaining the money, the perpetrators would disappear citing various pretexts.
Another victim described how she was persuaded that they were friends of her nephew: "Supposedly we were supposed to go to the bank to pay an amount of 3,000 euros so that my nephew could get some money that the Tax Authority owed him afterwards. They took at least 10,000 euros from me and a small bag with about ten to 15 pounds."
Documents revealed by MEGA show that at least one member of the network received a monthly allowance of 432 euros and had a pass for free entry to archaeological sites.
Source: Google News GR — Crime (el)