Bucharest police arrest four suspects in 'fake accident' scam targeting drivers

Bucharest police have detained four suspects in a crackdown on a scam targeting drivers through the "fake accident" method, extracting cash on the spot. Victims were approached immediately after traffic maneuvers and convinced they had hit a woman whose phone was destroyed. The suspects allegedly used this scheme to pressure drivers into paying thousands of lei for damages that never occurred. Police conducted raids as part of the operation, leading to the arrests of the four individuals involved in the fraudulent activity. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to identify additional victims and assess the full extent of the financial damage caused by the group. Further details on the case are expected to emerge as legal proceedings continue.