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A 76-year-old woman has fallen victim to an online scam that drained €145,000 from her bank accounts, prompting a police investigation into the incident. The woman reported the case to the Financial Crime Investigation Office at the Limassol Police Station after realizing she had been deceived.
The scam began on May 15, 2024, when the woman connected with an unknown man through a mobile app, lured in by a post she saw on social media. The man, who claimed to be a UN major serving in Syria, quickly developed an online relationship with her.
Over time, he convinced the woman to send him money under various pretenses, leading to a total of ten transfers to bank accounts abroad. It was only after these significant withdrawals that she understood she had been tricked.
The police are now investigating the case, looking into money laundering and computer-related fraud. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant about online interactions and to be cautious when sharing personal information or sending money to unknown individuals.
