Four cases of fraud targeting the elderly, with the total proceeds exceeding 95,000 euros, occurred last August in areas of Fthiotida, were solved by the Lamia Sub-Directorate for Crime Prosecution and Investigation.
The two Greek nationals who were identified, according to the police, are members of two different criminal groups that carried out scams using the same method. Under the guise of being “accountants,” they would call on the homes of elderly people, present themselves as accountants, and, under the pretext of a fine from the tax office, convince them to place cash in a cloth bag.
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Specifically, according to the Hellenic Police, the individual who was identified is implicated in two cases of fraud, which were committed on August 7, 2026, in the areas of Domokos and Stirfaka, Fthiotida, respectively. As it was determined, the members of the criminal group in which he participated used a car owned by him for their travel, as well as to extort money and valuables from their victims and to flee the scene.
The second Greek national who was identified is also implicated in two cases. These were committed on August 28, 2026, in areas of Lamia. Members of this criminal group used his car to facilitate their illegal activities. The vehicle was located in the Attica region and seized.
The case files were submitted to the Lamia Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Investigations are ongoing to determine whether they are also involved in other cases of fraud against the elderly.
Source: Proto Thema
