A report from the Lithuanian Police Department detailed how a 62-year-old man was deceived by unknown persons speaking Russian between February 10 and February 13. These fraudsters, posing as employees of the energy company 'Ignitis', bank officials, and police officers, managed to deceive the victim into relinquishing a significant amount of money and gold valuables. The total loss was calculated at 130,160 euros.

Following this incident, the police have launched a pre-trial investigation into the matter. This case highlights the ongoing issue of fraud in Lithuania, particularly involving scams that target vulnerable populations, often utilizing deceitful tactics and impersonation of legitimate entities to gain the trust of victims.

The rise of such scams raises alarms regarding public awareness and the need for better protective measures against fraud. Authorities are likely to increase their efforts in educating citizens about these types of schemes and emphasized the importance of verifying the identity of callers before divulging any personal or financial information.