Elderly couple scammed for 100,000 euro after crypto-investment

An elderly couple living in the village of Viöl near Husum have been subjected to extensive fraud.

According to Flensburg Police, the couple was robbed of around 100,000 euros.

The process began when the couple responded to an online advertisement about investing in cryptocurrency and the high potential returns that came with it.

After investing in what they thought was a legitimate platform, they were contacted by people stating that their investment had yielded a significant return.

However, in order to receive the winnings, the scammers demanded that the couple paid a fee beforehand.

One of the perpetrators showed up at the couple’s home and, according to information from Flensburg Police, received a five-digit amount in euros.

It was only then that the couple became suspicious and contacted the authorities.

At this point, they had not received any confirmation of their so-called winnings and began to question the process.

Police intervened on the second visit

At a subsequent appointment where another fee was to be handed over, the police had prepared an action.

When one the scammers showed up at the address, he was arrested by the authorities.

He is a 19-year-old man from Ukraine who, according to the police, was tasked with collecting the cash in person.

Flensburg Police have stated that the investigation has uncovered transfers of significant amounts to several accounts abroad.

The total loss amounts to over 100,000 euros.

Authorities are now investigating the links behind the suspected organized fraud and trying to trace the individuals involved in the transactions.

Police are also warning against similar schemes where victims are lured into transferring money under the guise of investment gains.

They encourage citizens to always be vigilant when online, but to be extra vigilant when it comes to unknown online investment offers.