Seven men aged 19 to 39 have been detained in Poland for a nationwide “bank employee” fraud operation, with two held in temporary custody, as prosecutors in Siedlce and Radom investigate.
Investigation Launch by Siedlce and Radom Prosecutors
Prosecutors in Siedlce, working with the Central Bureau Against Cybercrime in Radom, opened an investigation into an organized criminal group that allegedly operated across Poland from September 2024 until the end of March 2025.
Fraud Scheme Details
The group used a “bank employee” scam, impersonating financial institutions over the phone to convince victims to transfer money from their accounts to accounts controlled by the criminals.
Use of Spoofing and Social Engineering
Accused perpetrators employed telephone spoofing to display a bank‑associated number and applied various social‑engineering tactics to create a sense of threat to the victims’ savings.
Online Bragging on Telegram
Members circulated photos of large sums of cash and screenshots of electronic banking systems on Telegram, claiming to show the proceeds of their crimes and building a criminal reputation among internet‑crime communities.
Arrests and Charges
Between 24 September and 1 October 2025, seven men aged 19 to 39 were detained countrywide. They are alleged to have operated in an organized criminal group and to have committed multiple frauds aimed at making a steady income, violating articles 258 §1 and 286 §1 of the criminal code together with articles 12 §1 and 65 §1.
Preventive Measures and Sentencing Potential
The Siedlce District Court imposed temporary custody for two suspects for three months; the others received less restrictive measures such as supervised bail. The defendants face up to 12 years’ imprisonment for the qualified fraud offences.
Ongoing Investigation
Prosecutors emphasize that the investigation is still developing, with additional arrests planned and more victims being identified who may have fallen prey to the same method.