Polish authorities charge Silesian cash‑payment fraud duo with 500 offences

Prosecutors in Poland have filed an indictment against a couple accused of running fraudulent cash‑payment points in the Silesian cities of Świętochłowice, Zabrze, Bytom and Jastrzębie‑Zdrój. The pair allegedly accepted cash from customers for utilities, rent and other bills but never forwarded the money, leading to losses estimated at about 600,000 zł. The indictment lists nearly 500 charges and includes asset freezes exceeding 350,000 zł.

Separately, police in the Racibórz county reported additional internet and telephone scams that have cost local residents 56,000 zł and 900 zł. Victims were tricked by false payment mechanisms and bogus investment offers. Authorities continue to advise the public to avoid clicking unknown links, sharing banking credentials, or sending money without verification.