Overview
- A 66-year-old from Gerstenberg responded to a purported cryptocurrency investment offered via social media.
- The victim granted the contact access to his online banking and confirmed several transfers.
- A six-figure amount was moved to various foreign accounts, and the victim cannot retrieve the money.
- Kriminalpolizei Gera has opened an investigation into suspected cryptocurrency-related fraud.
- No suspect has been identified and authorities have reported no recovery of funds as of March 9.