Earlier this year, on January 31, an 18-year-old man was already arrested in Rotterdam as part of the same investigation. The police do not rule out the possibility of further arrests. So far, more than a hundred victims are known to the police in this bank helpdesk fraud case. The total amount of damage reported by them amounts to over 80,000 euros.
Victim of bank helpdesk fraud
Many victims of bank helpdesk fraud do not report out of shame or because they think it is pointless. However, reporting is important because it not only enables investigation but also helps prevent further victimization. Not always through investigation, but for example, by fraudulent bank accounts and websites being blocked or taken down sooner.
Police Force
Source published: 10 July 25
Multiple suspects arrested in large investigation into bank helpdesk fraud
Gebied: Rotterdam
In a large investigation into bank helpdesk fraud, the police arrested two suspects this week. On Tuesday, July 8, a 61-year-old woman was arrested in her home in Rotterdam. On Wednesday morning, July 9, the police arrested a 28-year-old man in Vlaardingen. Both suspects are in custody and will be presented to the examining magistrate.