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Arrested at 'El. Venizelos' wanted for international crypto fraud, profits over 160,000 euros
🇬🇷 Greece /Crime & Justice

Arrested at 'El. Venizelos' wanted for international crypto fraud, profits over 160,000 euros

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A 45-year-old foreign national was arrested at Athens International Airport for international cryptocurrency fraud.
  • He allegedly acted as an "account manager" for a criminal organization involved in fraudulent investment schemes, defrauding victims of over 160,000 euros since 2023.
  • The suspect was apprehended before boarding a flight to Cyprus and handed over to judicial authorities.

Authorities at Athens International Airport apprehended a 45-year-old foreign national on July 10th as he attempted to depart for Cyprus. The arrest was made based on a European Arrest Warrant issued by Belgian authorities, who accuse him of involvement in an international criminal organization engaged in fraud and money laundering.

According to the charges, the suspect operated as an "account manager" within the organization from 2023. His role involved contacting potential victims and guiding them through fraudulent cryptocurrency investment schemes. Through these activities, the criminal network allegedly amassed illicit gains exceeding 160,000 euros.

The suspect was detained by officers from the Security Department of the Athens Airport Police Directorate in the departures area. He was subsequently transferred to the competent judicial authority to face the charges.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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