The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces has revealed the activity of an organized network based in Lebanon for fraudulent operations, consisting of individuals of Lebanese, Turkish, and German nationalities. This network targets Germans residing in Germany by contacting them through illegal call centers in Turkey to avoid detection and capture by the relevant authorities, subsequently stealing money from victims through fraudulent means.
The statement from the directorate confirmed the arrest of seven individuals of various nationalities, who admitted to their involvement in forming an international gang and communicating with hundreds of individuals in Germany, particularly the elderly. They did so via illegal call centers located in Turkey, accessed from Lebanon using encrypted programs, along with electronic devices and software in their possession to evade detection.
They deceived the victims into believing they were members of the German police, employing fraudulent maneuvers to persuade victims to hand over their valuables to alleged patrols under the pretext of protecting them from gang members and thieves. Subsequently, members of the gang residing in Germany impersonated judicial police patrols, and after arriving at the victims' homes and receiving the money, they disappeared.
Investigations revealed that a significant portion of the stolen money was transferred or smuggled to Lebanon through various means. The statement indicated that "coordination is ongoing with the specialized German authorities to take necessary action and detain those involved in Germany."
