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Interpol Official Led Double Life as Fraudster, Defrauding Victims of €440,000

Published December 29, 2025, 10:14
Interpol Official Led Double Life as Fraudster, Defrauding Victims of €440,000

A 47-year-old man was arrested in Samos, Greece, for fraud and money laundering. He is accused of defrauding citizens in various regions of Greece between 2009 and 2025, illegally obtaining over €440,000. The man impersonated various professions, such as a police officer, Interpol official, Ministry of Finance employee, and Member of Parliament, using false connections with prominent figures. He is also accused of extortion, aiming to prevent complaints or recover funds. Documents, receipts, betting slips, and mobile phones were confiscated. Seven other individuals are also implicated as accomplices.