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Fraudsters posing as DEDDIE employees arrested for scams in Greece.

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A criminal organization posing as employees of the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) and accountants has been dismantled.
Seven individuals were arrested in connection with the fraud scheme, which targeted unsuspecting citizens.
The group operated a call center and used phone directories to recruit potential victims.
The investigation revealed images of the suspects flaunting luxury items such as gold coins, cash, and expensive watches.
The operation was carried out by the Organized Crime Combat Unit of the Greek police.

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A criminal organization posing as employees of the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEDDIE) and accountants has been dismantled following a series of police operations. Authorities arrested seven individuals believed to be involved in long-running fraud schemes targeting unsuspecting citizens. This group reportedly operated with a hierarchical structure, using elaborate tactics to gain victims' trust.

The suspects flaunted a lavish lifestyle, often seen posing with large sums of cash, gold coins, and luxury watches on social media. They allegedly operated a call center to contact potential victims, utilizing phone directories to identify likely targets. The investigation revealed that the group had engaged in various fraudulent activities, misleading individuals into believing they were legitimate employees offering financial services. Law enforcement officials from the Organized Crime Unit executed the operation on the evening of July 1, successfully bringing the operation to an end.

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