The Lithuanian police department reported an incident where a 64-year-old man fell victim to a sophisticated scam in Vilnius. This incident occurred between February 10 and 13, when the man received phone calls from individuals speaking Russian, who pretended to be representatives of the energy company Ignitis and a local bank, as well as law enforcement officials. They used deceptive tactics to extract a significant sum of money and gold from the victim, totaling 130,160 euros.

Following the report made by the victim to the Vilnius County Police, authorities have launched a pre-trial investigation into the case of large-scale fraud. Such scams are reportedly becoming increasingly common, especially targeting older individuals who may be more susceptible to manipulation. The officers are now looking to identify the perpetrators and prevent future occurrences of similar scams in the region.

The case highlights the growing issue of fraud and the need for heightened awareness among the public about potential scams. Local law enforcement is urging individuals to verify the identities of callers claiming to represent banks or government agencies before sharing personal or financial information. The incident not only underscores the risks associated with trust and naivety but also calls for more robust consumer protection measures against fraud in Lithuania.