Police officers from the PP Ajdovščina investigated a sophisticated phishing scam targeting a local resident. The incident involved an unknown individual who contacted the victim via WhatsApp. During the interaction, the perpetrator managed to install several applications onto the victim’s mobile phone without the owner’s knowledge or consent.
Once access was gained, the scammer proceeded to log into the victim’s online banking portal. From this unauthorized access, the perpetrator executed multiple transactions, draining an amount totaling approximately 40,000 euros from the victim’s bank account. Following the discovery of the fraudulent activity, the victim reported the incident to the authorities.
The police launched an investigation into the matter to identify the responsible party. Authorities confirmed that the police are preparing to file a formal criminal complaint against the unknown perpetrator. The investigation aims to trace the source of the scam and recover the stolen funds.
The case highlights the ongoing threat of digital financial crime and the need for heightened cybersecurity awareness among the public.
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