On July 18, a man, born in 1960, reported a significant financial fraud incident to the Vilnius District Police Department. The alleged crime occurred on July 15 at approximately 3:27 p.m., while the man was at his residence in Vilnius. According to the report, the victim received multiple phone calls from unknown callers who spoke Russian.
These individuals employed sophisticated deception, impersonating various authorities and organizations, including staff from Google, bank representatives, and police officers. Through these fabricated identities, the perpetrators allegedly managed to extort a total sum of 10,100 euros from the man. Following the report, the Lithuanian authorities initiated a formal investigative inquiry.
The investigation is being conducted under Article 182, paragraph 1, I of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania, addressing the matter of fraud. The police noted that the scammers specifically targeted the victim by mimicking the credentials of legitimate entities, such as those associated with Google Vilnius employees. The incident highlights a pattern of sophisticated phone scams targeting residents.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to identify the callers responsible for the fraudulent activity and to prevent further victimization within the community.
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