International investment fraud network dismantled, seven arrested

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Authorities in several countries, coordinated by Europol and Eurojust, have dismantled an international criminal network involved in an online investment fraud scheme. The operation resulted in the arrest of seven individuals, who are intended for extradition to Germany, and the seizure of more than 100 servers.

The fraudulent scheme utilized fake online trading platforms to lure victims into investing in cryptocurrencies, foreign currencies, and stocks. Perpetrators reportedly used psychological pressure to convince victims to transfer increasingly larger sums of money after showing them inflated, fictitious profits. Financial losses from the scheme are estimated to exceed 4 million euros, with victims identified in approximately 50 countries.

The investigation was triggered by a complaint from a German couple in 2022. Authorities also identified a company based in Cyprus and Israel suspected of supplying fraudulent websites to criminal groups. The operation involved coordination between law enforcement in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Germany, Cyprus, Finland, and Israel.

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Cyprus · Eurojust · Europol · Germany · Israel · Kosovo Police · Ministry of Internal Affairs · SPAK · Supreme Court of Kosovo

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[● 3 SOURCES] Driving while a ban is active can lead to temporary vehicle confiscation. www.arbresh.info
[● 3 SOURCES] Driving while a ban is active is a violation punishable by a 500 euro fine. www.arbresh.info
[● 4 SOURCES] Physical retention of driver's licenses by police cannot exceed eight days according to Article 244 of the Law on Road Traffic Rules. www.arbresh.info · atvlive.tv
[● 4 SOURCES] The Supreme Court issued ruling P.A. nr. 29/2026 on October 20, 2026. www.arbresh.info · atvlive.tv
[● 3 SOURCES] Driving while a ban is active can result in a six-month driving ban and five negative points. www.arbresh.info
[● 4 SOURCES] The Kosovo Police will begin returning driver's licenses that were temporarily confiscated after the legal holding period expired. www.arbresh.info · atvlive.tv
[● 4 SOURCES] The Supreme Court decision does not annul existing driving bans or protective measures. www.arbresh.info · atvlive.tv
[● 4 SOURCES] The Supreme Court ruling declared paragraph 3 of article 17 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Administrative Instruction illegal. www.arbresh.info · atvlive.tv
[● 9 SOURCES] More than 100 servers were seized during the operation. fjala.al · www.gazetakosova.net · faxweb.al · tv21.tv · www.punto-informatico.it · +4 more
[● 5 SOURCES] A company based in Cyprus and Israel is suspected of supplying fraudulent websites to criminal groups. www.gazetakosova.net · faxweb.al · portalb.mk · informim.net · www.punto-informatico.it
[● 9 SOURCES] Financial losses are estimated to exceed 4 million euros. fjala.al · www.gazetakosova.net · faxweb.al · tv21.tv · www.albinfo.ch · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Seven people were arrested in an international operation against an investment fraud network. fjala.al · www.gazetakosova.net · faxweb.al · tv21.tv · www.punto-informatico.it · +4 more