Impersonated MIT Department Head, swindled 20 million liras

In Istanbul, 69-year-old Nuriye Nevra O. was caught in a major trap by a scammer who introduced himself as an MIT Department Head. The scammers called Nuriye Nevra O. on the phone and caused panic by saying, "You are guilty of aiding and abetting FETÖ." The scammer claimed that a lawsuit had been filed against Nuriye Nevra O. and that her identity information had been copied, demanding money under the guise of helping her.

Nuriye Nevra O., who resides in Bakırköy, suffered a major financial loss by believing what the scammers said. The scammers told Nuriye Nevra O., "You are using ByLock and are guilty of aiding and abetting FETÖ. A lawsuit has been filed against you. We know that you are a victim." They also told lies that her identity and driver's license information had been copied and that money laundering was being carried out through her.

Later, the scammers set a meeting point for Nuriye Nevra O. to deliver the money. They gained the woman's trust by saying, "The person who will take the money might be a bit intimidating, but there is no need to be afraid."

20 MILLION LIRAS HANDED OVER TO SCAMMERS

Meeting on two separate days, Nuriye Nevra O. handed over approximately 20 million TL to the scammers in person. After some time passed, the woman realized she had been defrauded and, while trying to overcome the shock of the incident, filed a criminal complaint against the suspects.

POLICE TRACKED DOWN SUSPECT USING SECURITY CAMERA FOOTAGE

Within the scope of the investigation initiated by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, police teams examined hundreds of security camera recordings related to the incident. As a result of these examinations, the teams identified the suspect as Bozan Y. and tracked the suspect's trail. The taxi driver who took Bozan Y. to the meeting point also identified the suspect. With the operation carried out, Bozan Y. was taken into custody and arrested.

PRISON SENTENCE OF 5 TO 14 YEARS REQUESTED

In the indictment prepared by the prosecutor's office, a prison sentence of 5 to 14 years was requested for Bozan Y. on charges of "the person posing as a public official" and "unlawfully obtaining personal data."

News Source: 12punto