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Fraudsters impersonate utility employees, rob elderly women in Lamia, three arrests made

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A criminal gang posing as employees of the local electricity authority defrauded elderly women in Lamia, stealing over €110,000 in cash and jewelry.
Authorities have arrested three individuals, including a 16-year-old, in connection with the scams.
The group targeted elderly victims in various neighborhoods within Lamia.
Three separate fraud cases have been solved following the arrests.

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Authorities in Lamia have apprehended three individuals accused of posing as employees of the Greek Public Power Corporation (DEDDHE) to defraud elderly women. The suspects allegedly tricked victims into believing they needed to inspect their electrical systems, ultimately stealing over 110,000 euros in cash and jewelry.

The criminal network, which includes a 16-year-old and two adult accomplices, reportedly targeted various neighborhoods within Lamia. Investigators uncovered details of multiple scams, with three cases confirmed. The suspects' method involved gaining the trust of elderly individuals before executing their thefts. Following the arrests, police are working to identify additional victims who may have been affected by the group's activities.

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