Phthiotis police uncover 95,000 euro fraud targeting elderly

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Police in Phthiotis have uncovered four fraud cases targeting elderly citizens, resulting in losses exceeding 95,000 euros during the month of August. The Lamia Criminal Investigation Sub-directorate identified two local men belonging to different criminal groups who utilized a similar deception method.

Acting as fake accountants, the perpetrators visited victims in their homes and claimed they faced immediate tax penalties. They convinced the elderly individuals to collect cash and valuables in cloth bags to avoid these supposed fines.

One suspect is linked to two incidents occurring on August 7 in the areas of Domokos and Stirfaka. A second suspect is tied to two cases in Lamia on August 28. Investigators seized a vehicle used by the second group in Attica. The cases have been submitted to the Lamia Court of First Instance, and investigations continue to determine if more victims are involved.

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Domokos · Lamia · Lamia Crime Investigation Sub-directorate · Lamia Police Department · Phthiotis · Stirfaka · Styrfaka

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[○ 1 SOURCE] A vehicle used by the second criminal group was located and seized in Attica. www.in.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Perpetrators posed as accountants to convince victims they needed to pay immediate tax fines. cretaone.gr · www.in.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Police identified two men involved in different criminal groups. cretaone.gr · www.in.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Two separate criminal groups extorted over 95,000 euros from elderly victims in Phthiotis during August. cretaone.gr · www.in.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] One identified man is linked to two fraud cases occurring on August 7 in Domokos and Styrfaka. www.in.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Two additional fraud cases occurred in Lamia on August 28. cretaone.gr · www.in.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Case files have been submitted to the Lamia Court of First Instance. www.in.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The Lamia Crime Investigation Sub-directorate uncovered four fraud cases in Phthiotis. cretaone.gr · www.in.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr