Polish prosecutors have detained seven suspects after a scheme that lured a housing association into transferring more than 100,000 PLN to accounts set up by fraudsters.
Investigation Launched After Fraudulent Call
The District Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw–Praga North opened a case after a housing association representative was contacted in September 2025 by someone claiming to be a bank employee.
The caller alleged a “breach” of the association’s bank account and warned that the funds could be stolen if not protected.
Scheme Involves Unauthorized Transfer
The representative, believing the warning, transferred 104,000 PLN to an account specified by the fraudster, who insisted it was the only way to safeguard the money.
The transfer was completed under the fraudulent employee’s instructions, creating an initial loss of more than one hundred thousand Polish zlotys.
Arrests and Temporary Detention
On the same day the transfer was made, the prosecutor’s office detained Dmytro K., charging him with fraud that harmed the community.
Subsequent court filings granted a three‑month temporary detention, which the court accepted.
Additional Suspects Arrested in Following Days
Two days later, Artur M., Vadyma H., Serhii K. and Ivan K. were arrested, each accused of participating in the same fraudulent scheme.
Similar three‑month detentions were requested and approved for these four persons.
Further Arrests and Money Laundering Efforts
Later arrests included Ivan K. again and Bohdan B., both linked to the fraudulent account activity.
The prosecutors claim the stolen monies were instantaneously re‑transferred to other accounts and withdrawn at ATMs, thereby masking the flow of funds.
Current Status of the Investigation
The Warsaw–Praga North office continues to analyze evidence, including financial transaction data and the roles of the detained individuals in the overall scheme.
