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Seven arrested in Zephyri for phone fraud posing as DEDDIE employees

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A criminal organization posing as employees of DEDDIE (Greek Electricity Distribution Network Operator) and accountants has been dismantled in Zephyr.
Seven individuals were arrested in connection with the phone scams, which reportedly defrauded victims of over 1.6 million euros.
The group used deceptive tactics, including a technique involving aluminum foil, to convince victims of their legitimacy.
The Greek FBI led the operation to apprehend the suspects and recover stolen items, including cash and jewelry.
Authorities conducted a large-scale police operation on the afternoon of July 2, 2026, to address the ongoing fraud activities.

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A criminal organization operating in Zephyri, Attica, has been dismantled following a police operation on July 2, 2026. Seven individuals were arrested as members of a group that allegedly committed telephone fraud by impersonating employees of the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDHE) and accountants. The organization is believed to have defrauded citizens out of over €1.6 million, using tactics that involved convincing victims to transfer money and valuables.

The group reportedly targeted victims by presenting themselves as authority figures, soliciting payments under false pretenses, and utilizing a method referred to as "aluminum foil" to facilitate their scams. They shared images showcasing their ill-gotten gains, which included cash, gold coins, and luxury watches, further indicating the scale of their operations. Law enforcement agencies, including the Greek FBI, coordinated the extensive investigation that led to the arrests and the eventual dismantling of this organized crime group.

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