Phishing ring dismantled in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani, seven arrested for fraud and money laundering

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Seven individuals are under house arrest for aggravated fraud and money laundering. The investigation began after a citizen reported a sophisticated phishing scam where a fake marshal convinced the victim to transfer €47,500. The group used techniques to impersonate banks and police, then laundered the money through multiple post office withdrawals.


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