21-year-old from Elbląg defrauded victims with fake apartments in Krynica Morska – 7 charges
Police arrested a 21-year-old from Elbląg who fraudulently obtained money for fictitious holiday apartments in Krynica Morska. He faces up to 8 years in prison.
Fake advertisements, bank transfer and broken contact – the scheme of fraud in Krynica Morska
Google News PL — Crime (pl) reports that police arrested a 21-year-old from Elbląg suspected of fraudulently obtaining money for non-existent holiday apartments in Krynica Morska.
The modus operandi was repetitive: the victim found an online advertisement offering an attractive apartment, transferred money for a reservation, after which all contact with the advertiser suddenly ceased, and the advertisement itself turned out to be fictitious.
The victims reported to police themselves. The matter was taken up by criminal investigators from Nowy Dwór Gdański, who spent a considerable time analysing the collected materials and establishing the perpetrator's identity — confirmed Aspirant Karolina Figiel, press officer of the District Police Commander in Nowy Dwór Gdański.
The man was arrested in Elbląg. During a search of his flat, officers secured 18 mobile phones, desktop computers, laptops and SIM cards.
The 21-year-old was charged with seven counts and admitted guilt. In accordance with the regulations, he faces a penalty of up to 8 years imprisonment.
Source: Google News PL — Crime (pl)