The five suspects arrested in Corinth for forming a criminal organization that defrauded citizens are set to testify before judicial authorities on Monday.
According to reports, the group operated as a call center, with members posing as bank employees, officials from Greece’s main social security agency, EFKA, representatives of the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator, HEDNO, or accountants.
Their goal was to convince victims to gather cash and valuable belongings, which were then collected by accomplices working for the organization.
In addition to the five people already arrested, authorities have identified nine more individuals, while investigators believe the total number of people involved is significantly larger, as the organization reportedly operated with a clear hierarchy and highly professional methods.
The members of the fraud ring are believed to have stolen more than €1.5 million after scamming at least 96 victims.
