Wrong policeman in court: 165,000 euros was on seniors!

Wrong policeman in court: 165,000 euros was on seniors!

In a explosive trial that started at the Bremen district court, the focus is on a 21-year-old man who is said to have spent on as a police officer. The accused is accused of having committed a total of 18 crimes over a period of two months, especially by fraud by telephone to older people. The damage incurred amounts to around 165,000 euros. The indictment is on commercial gang fraud, what, should the court condemn it, could be punished with a punishment of up to ten years in prison.

The process start that took place on July 10, 2025 has already sparked great interest. The 21-year-old's approach is typical of this form of fraud: the accused called his victims and pretended to be a police officer. In many cases it was difficult for those affected to recognize the fraud because they were misleaded by the callers with fake identities and a convincing demeanor.

a comprehensive fraud system

The 21-year-old's stitch is not alone. Similar processes have already been noticed in other cities. So the Tagesschau From an ongoing process at the Braunschweig district court, in which two men aged 33 and 35 years are. These are said to have been part of a fraud network that was active in 2018 and also targeted older people. Here the damage caused added up to a proud 672,000 euros.

With these fraudsters, the callers managed to keep their victims on the phone for several hours in order to give the impression of police protection. The victims were asked to clear their accounts and cash as well as valuables as well as what makes the dimensions of the crimes clear.

social effects and prevention

The cases also have a highlight of the challenges that older people look for today. Fraudsters often use psychological tricks to achieve their goal. The investigation is taken very seriously by the authorities, and various prevention measures are required to protect the vulnerable group.

According to the latest procedure in Bremen, a judgment could be made in October 2025. The hope is that such processes not only contribute to justice for the victims, but also send a strong sign against these criminal machinations.