A transnational law enforcement operation dismantled a cybercrime ring operating fraudulent call centers in Albania, which were responsible for over €50 million in losses. The threat involved social engineering via phone calls (vishing) to defraud victims, with Austrian authorities tracing a surge in reports to these centers. The joint investigation by Austrian and Albanian police, supported by Eurojust and Europol, resulted in arrests and asset seizures.
Authorities have dismantled a cybercrime ring running call centres in Albania and defrauding victims of more than €50 million, arresting 10 suspects and seizing nearly €900,000. Seized cash from the fraud operation (Source: Eurojust) After a spike in victims in Vienna in June 2023, Austrian authorities traced cyber fraud activity to Albanian suspects, triggering a joint investigation with Albanian authorities supported by Eurojust and Europol. Searches at three call centres and nine private residences led … More → The post Police bust scam call centres behind €50 million in fraud losses appeared first on Help Net Security .