Ursynów police arrested a 23-year-old suspected of scamming a 76-year-old woman out of 110,000 złoty, also finding drugs during their investigation.
Scam Operation Uncovered
Ursynów criminal police have detained a suspect in a scam that caused a senior woman to lose over 110,000 złoty. Police determined that the man acted as the ‘collector’ in the entire scheme. At the request of the Warsaw Ursynów Regional Prosecutor’s Office, the court applied a preventive measure against the 23-year-old in the form of temporary arrest for three months.
How the Scam Worked
An unknown man claiming to be a postal worker called the landline of a 76-year-old resident, informing her about a money transfer. Another man identifying himself as a police officer then contacted her, and under the pretext of verifying her money, persuaded her to hand it over to a man sent to her address. The woman believed this fabricated story and withdrew all her savings before handing over 110,000 złoty.
Discovery of Drugs
During an inspection of the apartment where the suspects were staying, police found a significant quantity of drugs, including mefedrone, marijuana, and cocaine with a total weight of over 210 grams. They also discovered money amounting to over 67,000 złoty and several phones.
Legal Proceedings
Both men were detained and taken to the Ursynów precinct. The younger man was charged with participation in the fraud and possession of a significant quantity of drugs. The 24-year-old, who did not participate in the fraud, admitted to possessing drugs and was placed under police supervision. Both men could face up to 10 years in prison for their crimes.
Case Supervision
The proceedings in this case are supervised by the Warsaw Ursynów Regional Prosecutor’s Office in Warsaw.