Member of fraud gang from Ukraine defrauded women of nearly 160,000 euros
Vilnius court will hear a case against a member of an organised telephone fraud gang who promised protection from curses to women and defrauded them of nearly 160,000 euros over six months.
Member of fraud gang from Ukraine defrauded women of nearly 160,000 euros
A Ukrainian citizen born in 1993 will face court, accused of participating in an organised telephone fraud gang. He is suspected of defrauding three women living in Vilnius and Kaunas of a very large sum of money through deception.
The General Prosecutor's Office announced that the case has been handed over to Vilnius City District Court. The losses suffered by the victims amount to 159,570 euros.
According to pre-trial investigation data, the crimes occurred from September of last year until January of this year. The defendant made contact with victims via messaging applications and social networks, presenting himself as a person with supernatural powers.
The women were told that they faced dangerous spiritual forces, curses and misfortunes. In order to avoid these threats, the victims were offered payment for alleged rituals and amulets that could protect them.
Money was collected through several channels: international transfers, post and via couriers. One of the persons collecting money from the victims was the defendant himself. He was detained in the Vilnius district when he came to collect cash. During the investigation, sufficient evidence was gathered confirming his participation in criminal activity. The man is currently being held in custody.
Based on: LRT.lt
Source: LRT