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Greece police solve jewelry theft via phone scam in Katerini
Police in Katerini, Greece, have solved a telephone fraud case involving the theft of gold sovereigns and jewelry valued at 7,000 euros from an elderly woman. The incident occurred on April 21, 2026.
According to the Hellenic Police, an accomplice posed as a tax official, claiming the victim had outstanding tax liabilities that needed immediate settlement to avoid fines. Under this pretext, the perpetrators convinced the woman to hand over her valuables, which were subsequently collected by an identified local man.
A criminal case has been filed against the identified man, and investigations are ongoing to identify his accomplice and determine if the duo is involved in other similar crimes. The case will be submitted to the Prosecutor of First Instance in Katerini.
In response to the incident, the General Regional Police Directorate of Central Macedonia has advised citizens to remain vigilant during calls from unknown individuals, to avoid disclosing the presence of valuables in their homes, and to report any suspicious attempts to the authorities.
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Central Macedonia · Goldach · Greek Police · Hanau · Hellenic Police · Kantonspolizei St. Gallen · Katerini · Police Basel-Landschaft · Police Bremen · Rhein-Sieg Police · Sankt Augustin · St. Gallen Cantonal Police
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The St. Gallen Cantonal Police are investigating whether the arrested 21-year-old is involved in other crimes.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 21-year-old man was arrested in Goldach, Switzerland, for attempting to collect cash from a 70-year-old woman.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A scammer in Sankt Augustin, Germany, impersonated a criminal investigator to lure a 91-year-old man from his home. www.news-on-tour.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Hanau, Germany, individuals posing as police officers attempted to collect money or valuables from a pensioner. vorsprung-online.de