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Police in Limassol are investigating a new online fraud case in which two men, aged 63 and 66, were tricked out of a total of €30,050.
According to authorities, the men registered on an investment-related website in February 2025. Shortly afterward, they were contacted by an unknown individual who promised high-return investment plans. Convinced by the offers, the men allowed the suspect to access their computers remotely.
The scammer then gained control of their bank accounts and transferred money abroad. The men only realized they had been defrauded when they requested a refund of their supposed investment profits, and were asked to pay even more money instead.
The Limassol Financial Crimes Investigation Department’s Economic Crime Investigation Office is handling the case.
Police are warning the public to exercise caution with online transactions and investments. They urge people to deal only with recognized companies and approved financial advisors, and to never share passwords, bank account details, or personal data online.
