A woman and a company in Vilnius have lost over 260,000 euros to fraudsters who provided fake invoices and convinced victims to invest in fraudulent schemes.
Authorities in Vilnius are investigating two cases of significant fraud that resulted in losses exceeding 260,000 euros. On February 5, the director of a company reported that they had ordered medical equipment and, after corresponding via email, transferred 149,081 euros based on allegedly forged invoice details. However, the company did not receive the equipment or the funds, prompting a police investigation into the scam.
In another incident, a 59-year-old woman from Vilnius reported a similar swindle that took place on September 8 last year. She received a call from unknown individuals who spoke in Russian and persuaded her to invest in an internet platform, managing to deceive her into transferring 111,099 euros. The woman also filed a report with the authorities, indicating an ongoing problem with fraud in the region.
These cases underline the growing concern over sophisticated scams targeting individuals and businesses, often using impersonation and fake documents to manipulate victims. Investigations are ongoing as authorities seek to address the rising trend of financial crimes in Lithuania.
