The signal newspaper has also secured the name of the third person arrested in Kosovo, under the major international operation against an alleged scheme of financial fraud through false investment platforms in Kryptonovaluta. It’s about Flamur Zayber, who is suspected of being one of the persons involved in this case, where financial damages are valued at over 4m euros and possible victims reach at least 50 countries.
The signal reported exclusively on the arrest of three people in Kosovo, while earlier it had also secured the identity of two of them — Ilir Haziri and Milot Preteni.
The Special Prosecutor has confirmed that the action has been held at five locations in Pristina, Fushe Kosovo and Ferizaj, under suspicion of participating or organising the organised criminal group, fraud, unauthorised cyber access and computer fraud.
Promises of profit from investments, victims allegedly left without money
International investigations have uncovered an alleged scheme through which citizens, mainly from German – speaking countries, were tempted to invest money in platforms that were presented as legitimate.
The individuals involved were allegedly represented as agents or financial mediators, promising the victims benefits from investments in krypovaluta, foreign currency and other financial instruments.
But the profits shown on platform screens were allegedly false, while the money citizens transferred were not invested as promised.
According to Europol, investigations have identified a structure that allegedly provided fraudulent platforms for criminal groups, while call centres served to contact and convince victims to transfer money.
Seven arrests, over 100 servers seized
The size of this operation goes far beyond Kosovo.
Europol and Eurojust have indicated that the November 3rd action has resulted in seven international arrests, raids on 17 locations and the seizure of more than 100 servers.
According to European institutions, investigations have identified financial losses of over 4m euros, while the scheme allegedly had potential casualties in at least 50 states.
The operation has included authorities from Kosovo, Albania, Cyprus, Finland, Germany and Northern Macedonia, with investigative action also in Israel.
Investigations have been conducted in co-operation with German authorities and with Eurojust and Europol support.
Kosovo raids seized car and electronic equipment
In Kosovo, the operation was carried out by economic and cybercrime investigators, in co-ordination with the Special Prosecutor.
The raids have temporarily seized cars, mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices that can serve as material evidence.
Representatives of German authorities and cybercrime experts from Europol have also participated in the implementation of investigative actions.
The three persons arrested in Kosovo have been detained for 48 hours, while investigations are continuing to identify other suspected persons and tracking property that could be derived from illegal activity.
Note: The people mentioned in this news are considered innocent until their guilt is confirmed by court’s firm form.
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