In the clearance of four cases of telephone fraud committed at the expense of the elderlyproceeded by police officers from the Directorate Prosecution and Delineation of Heraklion Crimesin cooperation with the Police Departments of Phaistos and Maleviziou. For the cases, a 54 -year -old alien was identified, who was identified and arrested In the context of a coordinated police operation at Port of Heraklion.

According to police, what emerged from a detailed investigation by police officers was that the 54 -year -old joined as a member of a criminal group, with the aim of committing telephone deceit. In fact, Pretending a doctor or police officer and, on the pretext of an injury to a relative of the sufferers or a traffic accident, demanded that the payment of money be paid or jewelry to settle their case, while the 54 -year -old had the role of collector. The research has so far identified the four cases of fraud committed in areas of the municipalities of Phaistos and Malevizi, from 20/06/2025 to 22/09/2025. It is noted that the amount they received from the elderly was a total of 87,000 euros and jewelry worth 30,000 euros received by the 54 -year -old.

According to a police statement, the 54 -year -old was arrested during a coordinated operation held yesterday (22.09.2025) in the afternoon by police officers from the Heraklion Criminal Criminal Directorate. The 54 -year -old was found in the port of Heraklion and was arrested, while in his possession, the sum of 34,610 euros were found and confiscated and 30,000 euros worth of gold. In a space he also used, an additional 4,000 euros were found, which were seized as derived from his illegal activity.

However, the investigation and investigation of police officers of the Heraklion Criminal Prosecution and Crimes Directorate continues both for the identification of the details of his associates and for his participation in other similar offenses.

From the Crete Regional Police Directorate, the recommendation was reiterated to avoid deception of unsuspecting citizens from savvy, recalling that there should be no confidence in strangers trying to persuade them by phone to give money because of the alleged urgency. Also, not to persuade citizens from the perpetrators to talk on the phone with their relatives, not to accept any meeting with strangers, and declare that they are not going to give money. Finally, always have the emergency telephone numbers available (police, firefighters, hospitals, relatives, etc.).