50-year-old arrested for telephone fraud with proceeds of 200,000 euros

A 50-year-old man was arrested for telephone fraud, obtaining money and jewellery worth 200,000 euros from an elderly woman under the pretext of an alleged electrical leak.

50-year-old arrested for telephone fraud with proceeds of 200,000 euros

50-year-old arrested for telephone fraud with proceeds of 200,000 euros

Police authorities have proceeded with the arrest of a 50-year-old man in connection with a telephone fraud case involving significant financial gain. The suspect is alleged to have obtained a sum of money and jewellery totalling over 200,000 euros from an elderly woman.

According to information, the 50-year-old contacted the victim by telephone and, under the pretext of an alleged electrical leak, managed to obtain the money and jewellery from her. The fraud falls within the known methodology of telephone scams that primarily target elderly individuals.

The arrested man was brought before the competent judicial authorities, whilst the investigation into the case continues.

Source: Google News GR — Crime (el)

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