Warsaw police detained two Turkish citizens allegedly defrauding individuals by posing as bank employees and family members near an ATM.
Fraudsters Detained in Bemowo District
Officers from the Patrol and Intervention Unit in Bemowo detained suspects involved in “impersonation” fraud. The perpetrators allegedly impersonated bank employees and close relatives of the victims.
Two Turkish citizens were apprehended on the spot. Following questioning, both were temporarily arrested by a court decision.
Investigation Details and Evidence
Bemowo patrol officers received information about two men withdrawing cash near an ATM. Suspecting they might be making withdrawals using illegally obtained bank codes, officers investigated.
Police found the men in possession of cash they couldn’t explain, several mobile phones, and passports under different names. Both suspects, aged 23, were detained while evidence was collected.
Modus Operandi and Charges
Investigators identified the victims who were defrauded. The perpetrators impersonated close relatives and, in one instance, a bank employee.
The suspects face three counts of fraud and one count of concealing a document. On the request of the Warsaw-Wola District Prosecutor’s Office, the court applied a temporary arrest as a preventive measure.
Warning to the Public
Fraudsters often pose as family members or bank employees via messaging apps, frequently using stolen logins and passwords from social media accounts. After breaching security on a social media platform, they create fake accounts and interact with victims, requesting bank codes.
Authorities urge caution, advising individuals to disconnect from suspicious calls and verify information by contacting loved ones, friends, or their bank.
Ongoing Legal Proceedings
The proceedings are being conducted under the supervision of the Warsaw-Wola District Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw. A sentence of up to 8 years imprisonment is possible for fraud.
