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47-Year-Old Arrested for Involvement in Citizen Fraud Scheme

Published December 29, 2025, 09:23
47-Year-Old Arrested for Involvement in Citizen Fraud Scheme

A 47-year-old Greek national was arrested on Samos, Greece, accused of fraud and money laundering. The arrest was made by the Samos Crime Prosecution and Investigation Sub-Directorate after a months-long investigation. The suspect is alleged to have defrauded at least 27 citizens in various regions of Greece between 2009 and September 2025, illegally obtaining over €440,000. Impersonating various professions, such as a police officer, Interpol official, Ministry of Finance employee, and Member of Parliament, he deceived victims by falsely claiming connections with prominent figures. He is also accused of blackmailing three citizens to prevent them from reporting his illegal activities or recovering their money. Searches conducted at the suspect's homes on Samos yielded and confiscated documents, receipts, betting slips, notes, and mobile phones. The criminal case file also includes charges of impersonation, false testimony, theft, and violation of personal data protection legislation. During the investigation, the involvement of seven other individuals as accomplices of the 47-year-old was identified.