A new circuit deception of citizens was dismantled by ELAS. in Chania arresting three of its four members.
According to his information cretapostafter a detailed investigation, police found three young men (21, 23 and 39 years old) Together with a 27 -year -old, they were called by older women in Chania and on the pretext of being their accountants they were persuaded to hand them over money or jewelry to settle their debts.
In fact, in this way they cheated seven elderly people having smooth over 80,000 euros.
The perpetrators were moving with the 27 -year -old car and driving the 23 -year -old carrying the 21 -year -old “collector”. The 39 -year -old seems to help as he could.
Officers identified the car after yesterday’s operation and arrested all three men while looking for the 27 -year -old.
The investigation and investigation of the police officers of the Chania Criminal Prosecution and Criminal Court continues both to identify the details of their associates and for their participation in other similar offenses.
Instructions from ELAS
The Crete Regional Police Directorate, with the aim of avoiding the deception of unsuspecting citizens from savvy, recalls:
- Do not trust strangers who are trying to convince you to give them money because of your urgent need for a relative -friendly person.
- Don’t convince if the perpetrators give you to talk on the phone with your alleged relative.
- Do not accept any meeting – appointment with strangers and declare that you are not going to give money.
- Always have emergency telephone numbers available (police, fire brigade, hospitals, relatives, etc.).
More tips are posted on the official website of the Hellenic Police (www.hellenicpolice.gr), in the section “Citizen Guide / Useful Tips”.