The damage amounts to at least 23,000 euros. 81 items were seized during a house search in Vienna, in some cases, the now reported suspects are believed to have resold the goods.
Months-Long Order Fraud Series: Duo Reported
12-12-2024, 15:25
A duo is alleged to have carried out order fraud over several months. According to police reports on Thursday, a 17-year-old and his 20-year-old accomplice have so far been linked to 31 cases in Vienna, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, and Styria.
The period of the crime extended from early April to mid-September 2024, reported the Lower Austria Provincial Police Directorate in a press release. The 17-year-old Russian citizen and the 20-year-old Syrian are believed to have generally obtained personal data from unlawfully obtained mail shipments. With their help, the suspects based in Vienna ordered goods online without payment.
Order Fraud Series Solved
The orders were redirected to postal pick-up stations, mostly in the federal capital, but also taken from reception boxes at multi-party houses. The duo is believed to have enriched themselves consistently with high-priced branded goods, which according to the investigations include clothing, watches, perfumes, shoes, bags, and electrical items.
(APA/Red)
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