For 18,000 Euros: Scammers in Vienna-Wieden Wanted to Exchange Gas Boiler
According to police spokesman David Pawlik, the 42-year-old grandson discovered that the boiler was intact and only the tap was turned off, thus his grandmother was about to be deceived. He then alerted the police. When the duo wanted to deliver the new boiler last Thursday, the police were already waiting.
Duo Reported at Large in Vienna-Wieden
The two suspects, a 21-year-old Serbian citizen and a 34-year-old compatriot, were temporarily arrested. Investigations revealed that the company has only existed for a relatively short time. One of the two was also the owner of the company. The senior citizen found the 18,000 euros too high, which is why the fraudsters reduced it to 7,500 euros, but demanded and collected a deposit of 2,000 euros. The grandson informed the police about the follow-up appointment for the installation of the new boiler, who then ambushed the duo in the apartment.
Further facts were attributed to the two suspects, but victims were initially not identified. The fraudsters are believed to have been active for several weeks, as indicated by an invoice book seized from the duo. Several thousand euros in cash were also confiscated. On the orders of the public prosecutor's office, the investigators reported the suspects at large.
(APA/Red)
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