Following an extensive investigation, the Financial Crime Investigations Department of Malta Police yesterday arrested a 25-year-old woman and an 82-year-old man in connection with an online fraud case.
The woman is suspected of being the principal local actor in an online fraud scheme through which she had allegedly impersonated a local bank. To date, the Police have identified approximately 200 victims, who collectively suffered losses amounting to €1 million.
Police investigations have linked the woman to an international criminal network and, in coordination with Europol and the Irish and UK authorities, a simultaneous operation was carried out.
In Malta, the police seized €8,000 in cash from a residence in Paola, while another search in Qrendi resulted in the seizure of several mobile phones and electronic devices. Searches conducted by the Irish Garda also resulted in the seizure of multiple mobile phones and electronic devices.
Police investigations are ongoing.
𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: Be cautious of unexpected calls or messages claiming to be from banks or authorities. Never share personal or banking details and report suspected fraud to the Police.
Source: Malta Police Facebook
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