Authorities in Volos have uncovered a major fraud case in which a woman was deceived into handing over more than €50,000 along with valuable items.

The investigation, carried out by a local crime unit, has led to charges against a 23-year-old suspect, while a second accomplice remains at large.

Posing as an electricity worker

According to police, the scam began with a phone call on April 16, when an unknown individual contacted the victim, pretending to be an employee of HEDNO.

The caller warned of a supposed electrical leak at her home, claiming there was an immediate risk of electrocution. Using this pretext, he instructed her to gather cash and valuables for “safekeeping.”

Victim tricked into handing over valuables

Following the instructions, the woman placed €50,000, jewelry, and a gold coin into a bag and left it outside her home.

Shortly afterward, a second individual—believed to be working with the caller—collected the bag and disappeared.

Suspects identified, investigation continues

Police later identified the involvement of the 23-year-old suspect through ongoing investigations. Authorities are still searching for the second perpetrator, believed to have acted as the phone “handler” in the scheme.

A case file has been prepared and will be submitted to the public prosecutor, while investigations remain ongoing.