Police investigate multiple phone fraud and arson incidents across Europe

Law enforcement agencies across Europe are investigating several serious criminal incidents, including a wave of telephone fraud targeting elderly citizens. In Greece, police identified four individuals involved in five fraud cases across Arta, Ioannina, and Preveza, where victims were coerced into leaving cash and jewelry outside their homes. The total stolen amount exceeds 80,000 euros.

In Switzerland, an 85-year-old woman was pressured by individuals posing as bank employees into handing over 75,000 francs. A 33-year-old man was arrested following a monitored money handover in the Canton of Lucerne. Similarly, in Germany, a 62-year-old woman in Adlkofen successfully thwarted a scam by pretending to comply with a fraudulent request, leading to the arrest of a 39-year-old man.

In addition to fraud, authorities are investigating an arson attack in Wollmatingen, Germany, where two sales trailers belonging to the Narrengesellschaft Zeppelin were destroyed. Police believe the fire was intentionally set. Other reported incidents include a fatal workplace accident involving a farmer in Rothenburg and a missing person case in Viechtwang, Austria, involving an 89-year-old woman who was later found deceased.