Defrauded of 360,000 TL by someone they met on social media!

Malatya police launched an investigation following a complaint by Y.G., who was defrauded of 360,000 TL by an individual named Y.K., whom they met on social media under the pretext of taking out a loan.

Investigations revealed that the suspect took Y.G.'s phone and transferred 360,000 TL to various accounts via internet banking. It was also determined that the suspect, under the guise of facilitating a loan, purchased a smartwatch, a mobile phone, and a tablet using the victim's bank account before fleeing the area. An examination of Y.G.'s account activity showed that the money had been transferred to individuals named F.C.A., M.B., U.Ç., and I.D. Furthermore, it was discovered that the suspects had threatened R.G., a shopkeeper in Hekimhan, and forced them to allow the use of their accounts to launder the money.

Following an operation by the Public Security Branch Directorate, suspects M.B., F.C.A., T.D., and Y.K., whose identities were established, were taken into custody.

While suspects T.D. and Y.K. were arrested, it was reported that efforts to apprehend U.Ç. and I.D. are ongoing.

News Source: İHA