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Police Probe Crypto Scam That Cost Gerstenberg Man a Six-Figure Sum

Police say a social media pitch led the victim to share online-banking access, enabling multiple transfers.

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.