Ukrainian woman detained for online scams totaling over two million lei
A 22-year-old woman from Ukraine was detained by law enforcement, suspected of involvement in a criminal group that specializes in online scams in the Republic of Moldova. The total damages caused to victims exceed two million lei.
According to the General Inspectorate of Police, investigations conducted in collaboration with the Chisinau Prosecutor's Office and the Buiucani Office revealed that members of a fraudulent group contacted victims while posing as employees of commercial banks or mobile phone companies.
Under the pretext of verifying information, they obtained confidential data from victims' bank cards and accessed their accounts to steal money.
In the Buiucani sector, a young woman is the subject of nine criminal cases currently under investigation by law enforcement.
During searches of her home, officers seized multiple mobile phones, 17 bank cards, 12 SIM cards, and part of the stolen money.
The suspect was placed in preventive detention for 30 days. If found guilty, she could face up to five years in prison.
