Ukrainian Man Arrested at Croatian Border Following Elderly Woman Fraud
Croatian police apprehended a 33-year-old Ukrainian national at the Bajakovo international border crossing on Thursday evening, following suspicions of fraud and theft. The individual is suspected of falsely claiming to be a doctor and defrauding an 80-year-old woman from Dakov. According to Croatian police reports released Saturday, the arrest occurred around 11:30 p.m.
while the man was attempting to cross the border. Authorities discovered he was wanted in connection with an alleged fraud against the old woman. Following his detention, police located and seized over 10,000 euros and 200 US dollars, along with other items believed to be connected to the crime.
The initial investigation revealed that the man had convinced the 80-year-old woman to transfer 70,000 euros, falsely claiming it was for her daughter’s medical treatment. The woman, from Dakov, reportedly believed his deception and provided the funds. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect remains in police custody.
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“This is a truly despicable crime that exploited a vulnerable elderly person.”
What was the alleged motive behind the fraud?