Crime & Safety · Greece

Three Criminal Groups Dismantled for Defrauding Elderly Out of €410,000

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Greek police have dismantled three criminal organizations accused of defrauding elderly individuals across Athens, Thessaloniki, and Agrinio.
The fraudsters posed as employees of the electricity distribution operator, DEDDIE, to carry out their scams.
Authorities reported total thefts amounting to over €410,000 from the elderly victims.
Four main suspects were arrested, and the identities of an additional 18 accomplices have been established.
The groups employed fear tactics, claiming risks such as gas leaks to intimidate their victims into handing over money and valuables.

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Greek police have dismantled three criminal organizations that targeted the elderly, stealing over €410,000 by posing as utility workers from the electricity distribution operator, DEDDIE. The operation took place in several cities, including Athens, Thessaloniki, and Agrinio, where the groups reportedly manipulated their victims into handing over cash and valuables under false pretenses.

In total, four key members of these organizations were arrested, and the identities of an additional 18 accomplices have been confirmed. Reports indicate that the scammers used tactics such as creating a sense of urgency by claiming there was a threat of explosions due to alleged electrical leaks, pressuring their victims to comply quickly. The coordinated law enforcement action is seen as a significant step against organized crime preying on vulnerable populations.

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