Four young men, aged between 21 and 24, have been charged in a large-scale fraud case concerning a total of 32 million kroner across more than 1,100 incidents. This information was provided by the South Zealand and Lolland-Falster Police. The investigation revealed that particularly elderly individuals were deceived into providing their credit card details and PINs, as the fraudsters posed as representatives from banks or authorities through phone calls or text messages.

The police indicated that these four individuals employed misleading text messages and calls to trick citizens into revealing their MitID and bank account information. As a result of the investigation, law enforcement across the country has reopened more than 800 previously shelved cases linked to similar fraudulent activities. This grim picture illustrates the extent of the operation and underscores the ongoing issues related to financial scams targeting vulnerable populations.

The court case is set to commence at the District Court in Næstved on April 15, with a verdict expected by June 30 at the latest. The conditions under which the accused relate to the charges remain unclear at this time, and the authorities are proceeding with the legal process in light of the serious implications of these fraud allegations. The case will likely have a significant impact on public awareness regarding such scams in Denmark, particularly among older citizens who are frequently targeted in these schemes.