Heraklion woman loses €60,000 in investment scam

A 48-year-old woman in Heraklion has reported being defrauded of €60,000 by individuals posing as investment advisors. The victim stated she was seeking ways to invest in the stock market when she was contacted by people promising significant returns.

Following their instructions, the woman made two separate deposits of €30,000 each in July. The funds were transferred to bank accounts that, according to the complaint, were linked to a bank in Malta.

When the victim attempted to withdraw her purported profits, the scammers requested an additional payment under the guise of a mandatory tax required to release the funds. After refusing to make a third deposit, the woman realized she had been scammed. She filed an official complaint with the authorities on August 20, and an investigation is currently underway to identify the suspects and trace the money.