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Police operation in Attica arrests eight posing as utility employees in scams.

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An ongoing police operation in Attica has led to the arrest of eight individuals accused of being part of a criminal organization. The suspects allegedly posed as employees of the DEDDHE and tax office to conduct scams and burglaries. Authorities have tied the gang to at least 44 burglaries and 14 fraud cases, with reported illegal gains exceeding €440,000. The operation involves extensive investigations to identify potential additional members of the group. The police action is a significant step in combating organized crime in the region.

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A significant police operation is currently underway in Attica, Greece, targeting a criminal organization that has been posing as employees of the Public Gas Corporation (ΔΕΔΔΗΕ) and the tax office to commit thefts and cons. As of July 1, authorities have arrested eight individuals linked to the group, including a person believed to be a leadership figure. This operation follows investigations that uncovered 58 burglaries and numerous scams associated with the gang.

The group engaged in various deceptive practices to exploit citizens, including conducting phone scams and breaking into homes under the pretext of performing necessary inspections or collecting debts. Reports indicate the total amount stolen exceeds €440,000, with law enforcement continuing to investigate potential additional members of the organization. Authorities have also released video evidence showcasing the group's criminal activities, emphasizing the scale of their operations that has raised concerns in the local communities affected.

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Police identified and dismantled a gang impersonating utility and tax office employees, leading to eight arrests.

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