German and Polish nationals wanted by Interpol for fraud arrested in Greece and Italy
The Greek police were instrumental in the arrest of two men wanted by Interpol on charges of serious fraud amounting to millions of euros, with Interpol thanking all law enforcement authorities involved for their immediate response in this major case of financial crime, the Hellenic Police revealed in an announcement on Thursday.
A 60-year-old German man and a 49-year-old Polish man for whom Interpol had issued 'red notices' for running a pyramid scheme were arrested in Greece and Italy, respectively, as a result of cross-border cooperation on October 26, 2022.
The German was arrested at Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" by airport police while he attempted to depart for United Arab Emirates, while the Polish suspect was arrested at the same time in Italy.
According to the investigation, their victims exceed 2,000 in Europe and Asia and the illegal profits are 28 million euros.
The 60-year-old German was led before a public prosecutor, who ordered his temporary detainment at Korydallos prison until a request for his extradition is processed.
AMNA
