Almost 440,000 Euros in Damage Due to "Police Trick" in Vienna and Lower Austria

The woman is said to have initiated the fraudulent activities as a telephonist in a call center in Istanbul as part of a criminal organization. She was arrested on February 24 by investigators from the Lower Austria State Criminal Police Office (Investigation Group Fake Police Officers) in Vienna based on an arrest warrant from the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office.

After Successful "Police Tricks" in Vienna and Lower Austria: Prevention Tips

The 32-year-old is accused of having contacted elderly people in Vienna and Lower Austria with the "police trick" from January to August 2023, thus contributing to the criminal acts. It involved alleged burglaries in the neighborhood, during which notes with the victims' names were supposedly discovered. Ten crimes, including three attempts, were committed in Vienna, two in Lower Austria - in the Neunkirchen district and one attempt in the Korneuburg district.

In connection with the case, the police once again advised caution with unknown callers. Police officers would never collect cash or jewelry. "Do not disclose any details about your assets. Do not let yourself be pressured and hang up. Do not let strangers into your home. Request an ID card from alleged police officers," are further prevention tips.

(APA/Red.)

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