An 18‑year‑old suspect was arrested and temporarily detained in Warsaw after being charged with a “bank employee” fraud that cost a woman 26,000 zł.
Fast Police Response and Precise Identification
Police officers reacted immediately after the complaint was received. Detailed analysis of the case and operational knowledge allowed them to accurately identify the suspect, who had been trying to hide on a balcony.
How the ‘Fake Bank Employee’ Scam Unfolded
A woman received a call from someone posing as a bank employee, who warned that her account balances were at risk and instructed her to send her debit card and PIN to a courier. After following the instructions, she later got a second call from an actual bank staff member asking if she had withdrawn funds multiple times and if she was using an ATM in Śródmieście. The fraud was revealed, and she had lost 26,000 zł.
Investigation Leads to Arrest
The Criminal Division investigated the matter, conducting analyses and checks that identified the man who directly participated in the scam. They appeared at his early‑morning location, where a friend of the 18‑year‑old opened the door; the suspect had taken refuge on the balcony and was quickly apprehended and taken to a police cell.
The evidence collected was handed over to the Warsaw‑Praga‑South District Prosecutor’s Office. The suspect faced the charge of fraud and, at the prosecutor’s request, was temporarily detained in court.
The prosecution of this case is overseen by the Warsaw‑Praga‑South District Prosecutor’s Office.