On August 7th, a woman born in 1960 contacted the Police Department in Alytus after reporting a fraudulent incident. She stated that on the same day, at 13:50, a man arrived at her home in Alytus. The individual claimed to be an employee of the local electricity network and subsequently defrauded the woman of 15,000 euros.
The victim reportedly gave the money to the unknown man who visited her residence. In addition to this incident, authorities are investigating a pattern of online investment scams targeting the public. Several recent cases illustrate this trend.
In Vilnius, one man reported losing 22,400 euros through an online investment scheme. Another man in the same city lost 13,400 euros under similar circumstances. Furthermore, a group of con artists operating from a company in Vilkaviškis reportedly defrauded individuals of 48,000 euros.
A preliminary investigation has been initiated into these various instances of fraud. The Lithuanian Criminal Code addresses such actions, stipulating that any person who obtains foreign assets or property rights through deception, or who evades a financial obligation, is subject to legal penalties. These reports highlight the ongoing danger posed by fraudulent schemes, particularly those involving online investments, affecting residents across different regions, including Alytus.
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