Crime & Safety · Greece
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A significant fraud case involving €4 million has been reported in Greece, where a prominent shipping company fell victim to a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scheme. The perpetrators, identified as two foreign nationals, managed to illegally transfer the funds from the company's corporate bank account to a bank account in Bulgaria. This breach was made possible through manipulated email communications that misled the shipping company's financial personnel.
Following the fraudulent transaction, the Hellenic Police launched an investigation after receiving a complaint from the affected shipping company. Their efforts led to the identification of the suspects and ultimately to the recovery of the entire amount stolen. Legal action has been initiated against the two individuals involved in the cyber attack. Authorities continue to raise awareness about BEC scams and the need for vigilance in corporate email communications to prevent similar incidents in the future.
7 July
Authorities successfully recovered the 4 million euros stolen from a shipowner through BEC fraud.
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