Overview

• The Staatsanwaltschaft Leipzig has formally charged a 22-year-old man for fraud schemes causing nearly €100,000 in damages.
• The suspect reportedly impersonated relatives or acquaintances via WhatsApp and Snapchat to deceive victims, primarily seniors.
• Investigators linked the suspect to at least 40 attempted frauds, with one case involving a 76-year-old man transferring €3,800 after being tricked.
• The suspect was arrested in Düsseldorf in September 2024, where authorities seized cash and multiple mobile devices.
• Further investigations revealed the use of eSIM cards with false identities to facilitate additional frauds or for resale purposes.