The Vilnius County Police Department has confirmed that two separate incidents involving alleged fraud have been reported and are currently under criminal investigation. The reports detail instances where residents in Vilnius were reportedly deceived by individuals posing as authority figures. On July 22, a woman, born in 1935, contacted the department regarding an event that took place earlier in the month.
She reported that on July 2nd, around 8:38 a.m., she was visited at her home by unknown individuals who were speaking Russian. These persons allegedly misrepresented themselves as bank employees and police officers, leading to the deception and subsequent theft of 31,000 euros. A second case was reported on the same day, July 22.
A man, born in 1960, contacted the department to report a separate incident that occurred that morning in Vilnius. He stated that at approximately 10 a.m., he was approached at his residence by unknown persons who were also speaking Russian. These individuals reportedly claimed to be employees of a telecommunications company, a bank, and police officers.
Through these coordinated deceptions, the man allegedly lost 13,240 euros. Both incidents involve allegations of impersonation and theft. The Vilnius County Police Department has stated that both cases are being treated as active criminal investigations, focusing on the methods used by the individuals speaking Russian to defraud the residents.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the two separate financial losses reported in Vilnius this July.
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