More than €30,000 stolen in online fraud in Limassol

Two men, aged 63 and 66, reported to the police the theft of more than €30,000 in Limassol, police said on Wednesday. According to their statement, in February they left their details on an investment website and came into contact with an unknown person who offered investment plans.

The men gave the suspect access to their computers. As a result, an amount of €30,050 was transferred from their accounts to a foreign bank account.

The victims realised they had been defrauded when the website showed supposed profits, but when they attempted to withdraw funds, the perpetrator demanded additional money.

The police urged citizens to be cautious with online transactions and investments, to use only verified companies and authorised advisers. Authorities stressed the importance of protecting access to computers, passwords, online accounts, and banking data, and not disclosing them to third parties.

The case is being investigated by the Limassol Financial Crime Investigation Unit.