Two criminal organizations were deceived by citizens on the pretext of investment – they had offices in Athens and Agios Dimitrios
To dislocation Two criminal organizations, whose members committed fraud on the pretext of investment, was proceeded with the Directorate of Cybercrime.
For the case 104 people arrested, of which 12 Greeksamong them a woman, while the other members are third -country nationals, including 35 women, and a case file for criminal organization and fraud was filed against them.
According to ELAS, it preceded the utilization of information on callcentters that are active in the commitment of deception under the pretext of investment (Investment Frauds) at the expense of nationals of the Middle East and especially the Persian Gulf such as Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, etc. using specific websites. The collection material collected was submitted to the Athens Public Prosecutor’s Office, which ordered a preliminary examination.
As it became known by the police from the investigation, the existence of two criminal organizations with a specific structure and hierarchy, which presented links, while acting in an identical manner of action (modusoperandi).
Specifically, they were identified Two companies based in Athens and Agios Dimitrios Attica, where employeing staff were employed by the Middle East Candidate Victims as False elements as truly on the pretext of high-yields in investment, without those companies being legalized in the provision of investment services, while part of the victims’ money was transformed into cryptocurrencies.
In addition, the survey showed that a specific online platform-aislewhich was used by the above companies, has been terminated to the United Arab Emirates authorities for the crime of embezzlement using IT and Communication Technology.
To end their action, on Friday morning, by police officers from the Electronic Crime Prosecution Directorate, unexpected investigations, during which the defendants were presented as HR Manager, Human Manager, Human Resources Manager Dataanalyst and voicemail.
As part of the surveys conducted in the seats of the companies, a total of found and confiscated:
• 22 PCs fixed units,
• 15 PC portables,
• 11 hard drives,
• 8 storage media,
• 121 mobile phones,
• 3 seals,
• Audiovisual Material Recording,
• device used to store and manage cryptocurrencies,
• The amount of € 9,952,
• 5 bank booklets,
• 7 bank cards and
• 3 bank envelopes.
The seized digital evidence was sent to the Criminal Investigations Division for laboratory expertise and the amount of money in the Deposits and Loans Fund.
Those arrested with the case file against them were led to the competent prosecutor’s office.
Tips to avoid investment deceit (Investmentscams)
On the occasion of the case under investigation and given the growing international and domestic activity in investment fraud, the Directorate of Cybercrime is informing citizens and recommends increased attention to the following indications:
What are the usual scams?
- You receive repeated, surprise phone calls from unknown numbers, often abroad.
- They promise you high and fast returns, assuring you that the investment is “completely safe”.
- The offer is displayed as an urgent – “only applies for a few hours/days”.
- You are asked not to share the offer to third parties because they are ‘exclusive’ or ‘private’.
What can you do to protect yourself:
- Request an independent, reliable financial advice before giving money or investing.
- Discard uninvited telephone bids for investment – especially if they are persistent or pressing.
- Be particularly cautious about promises of “guaranteed profits” or “sure investment”.
- Require in writing all the terms and conditions of investment before taking any action.
- If you have already fallen victim to fraud, know that there is an increased risk of reinstatement: the perpetrators can re -order or sell your details to other scammers.
- Do not hesitate to report the attempt or incident to the competent police authorities.
Finally, ELAS is recalled that citizens can communicate, anonymously or surnames, with the Directorate of Cybercrime, in order to provide information or denounce illegal or enclosed acts or activities performed online in the following contact information:
• Telephone: 11188
• E-mail to: [email protected]
• via Twitter: @Cybelertgr
• Through Gov.gr in the Citizen Unity and daily life / complaints / complaints about cybercrime crimes
• Through the Application for Smartphones: Cyberkd
Source: Skai
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