Finally the authorities put on Cephalonia In the action of a criminal group deceived unsuspecting citizens, mainly the elderly, removing large sums of money and gold. The dislocation of the spiral is the result of a coordinated operation of the Argostoli Crime Prosecution and Crime Department.
Their methodology was specific and well organized. The members of the group, having distinct roles, phoned their victims and represented accountants or bank employees. With pretexts such as the need for “jewelry recording and insurance”, “avoiding a fine” or “payment of a eligible allowance”, they persuaded citizens to deliver cash and valuables or buy prepaid cards and reveal their codes.
Police operation peaked yesterday afternoon, September 10, when her police officers OPKE They found and arrested two members of the spiral – a 23 -year -old man and a 31 -year -old woman – in their car in the port of Poros, shortly before boarding the ship to escape the island. Another 17 -year -old accomplice has been identified for the same case.
In the possession of the detainees found and seized 18,150 euros In cash, a multitude of gold jewelry and two mobile phones. So far, five cases of fraud have been resolved (four in Kefalonia and one in Attica) and eight attempts, while money and jewelry have already been returned to their owners.
The detainees will be referred to the Criminal Prosecutor Cephalonia, with investigations continuing to determine any involvement in other similar cases in Greece.