Fraud with Welding Machines: Police Seek More Victims
Die Polizei sucht nach weiteren Opfern des 54-Jährigen.
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A 54-year-old man from the Krems district is suspected of having embezzled around 100,000 euros since February 2022 through fictitious investment promises.
According to the Lower Austria police, the accused is said to have persuaded at least three people to hand over sums of money – with the prospect of high returns through alleged trading in welding equipment.
Partial Confession After Arrest
After extensive investigations by the Krems police station, the suspect was provisionally arrested on June 5. During the interrogation, the man partially confessed. The Krems an der Donau public prosecutor's office ordered his admission to the Krems correctional facility.
Police Seek Further Victims
Investigators assume that there could be more victims. The police are asking any potential further victims to contact the Krems police station at the phone number 059133-3440.
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