Wrong police officer in court: 32 fraud cases in Kiel
Wrong police officer in court: 32 fraud cases in Kiel
Before the district court in Kiel, a process has started that shows the dangers of modern fraud methods in a terrifying way. A 24-year-old man who acted as a false police officer is accused of tieding her money and valuable possessions in 32 cases. The total damage amounts to an impressive 2 million euros, an amount that underlines the dimension of the offenses and should put people on alert.
The public prosecutor raises serious allegations against the accused. Among other things, he is accused of being in close cooperation with an international gang of criminals. The stitch: with fake identities and under the pretext of being police officers, the perpetrators should build trust in their victims in order to manipulate them, give their money and valuable items. Much of the stolen valuables are said to have been transported to Turkey, which illustrates the international dimension of crime.
The perfidious scheme of the fraudsters
The perpetrator's procedure is well thought out. Trained fraudsters from abroad use call center to specifically address potential victims. They pretend to be police officers and often prove their stories with detailed and emotionally charged descriptions. It often takes hours for the victims to realize that they have fallen into a trap. Not only the assets, but also the trust of people are misused.
In the current procedure, each of the 32 accused crimes affects 2020. It is particularly noteworthy that the accused was still considered an adolescent at that time. In court, the question now is whether it is convicted of adult criminal law or whether the right to juvenile law is applied. In the event of a conviction under adult criminal law, he could face a prison sentence of several years. However, the negotiation is far from complete because further appointments are scheduled.
studies and other cases
The challenge for the public prosecutor and the police is to grasp the backers of this fraud. The perpetrators often operate from abroad, which also makes the investigation more difficult. "There are few cases that go through, but those who go through cause very perfidious damage," explains the Kiel chief prosecutor Michael Bimler. The small number of legal consequences for these fraudulent machinations compared to the number of victims is alarming. There are regular reports on telephone fraud, the grandchildren trick or false police officers, and yet people keep falling for these methods.
The police authorities and the media are aware of the importance of drawing potential victims aware of these dubious call methods. It is crucial to train people and to make them mistrust when it comes to unexpected calls, especially from supposed law enforcement authorities.
This case in Kiel is representative of many similar fraud cases that happen every day. The combination of psychological manipulation and professional appearance of the perpetrators make it difficult for suspicious people to recognize such attempts to fraud in good time. The district court will continue to negotiate the incidents in the coming weeks, and the attention of the public and the judiciary for such criminal activities is more important than ever.