The police have completed their investigation and are urging the prosecutor's office to press charges against three individuals involved in a 26,000 euro fraud case in Zemgale.
The police in the Zemgale region of Latvia have concluded their investigation into a significant fraud case involving over 26,000 euros. The investigation was initiated after a resident of Jelgava reported material losses exceeding 12,000 euros in March of last year, prompting law enforcement to begin a criminal process to uncover the details surrounding the incident. The police reported that they have identified three individuals who allegedly conspired to defraud the victim.
According to the victim, she was contacted by callers pretending to be bank security service employees from March 17 to March 19, 2025. They informed her of a planned fraud scheme targeting her finances and offered their assistance in safeguarding her money, should she transfer funds to them. Trusting these con artists, the victim followed their instructions and used a parcel machine to transfer both cash and her bank card to the fraudsters, believing that this would protect her assets.
The reporting of this case highlights the increasing sophistication of fraud schemes in Latvia, particularly those targeting vulnerable individuals through deceptive phone calls. As the police call for accountability, the implications of such fraud extend beyond the victims, as they raise awareness about the need for public vigilance and reinforce the importance of safeguarding personal financial information against scammers.
