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Two arrested for defrauding elderly man out of 85,000 euros in Halkidiki
2 sourcesFirst reported 16 days agoUpdated 15 days ago
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- Two individuals were arrested in Halkidiki and Thessaloniki for a telephone scam targeting an elderly man. The scammers posed as medical professionals and law enforcement to extort 85,000 euros by claiming they needed the money for a surgery for the man's daughter. The arrest occurred when a man arrived to collect the cash and was apprehended by police on the spot. The investigation continues as authorities address the fraudulent scheme.
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