Nine (9) persons suspected of cybercrime and fraud are arrested
Prishtinë, November 12, 2020 - By order of the Special Prosecution of the Republic of Kosovo, the Directorate for Investigation of Organized Crime, respectively the Sector for Investigation of Cybercrime, as well as in the framework of international cooperation (Germany), after several months of investigation and exchange of information with German authorities , during the day have been searched 13 locations in Prishtina, Fushë Kosovë and Vushtrri, where nine (9) suspects were arrested (some of them in flagrante).
Based on the suspicions collected during the investigation, it was concluded that there is a reasonable suspicion that the suspects with the initials A.K, K.B, F.G, A.S, H.K, L.B, L.B, E.Z and H.B, in interaction with each other, for the purpose to gain illegally, have communicated through computer systems via e-mails and telephone with the victims, mainly foreign nationals, who have been deceived and then subsequently forced to send financial means through microfinance institutions operating in the Republic of Kosovo (money) in various amounts.
Also, during this operation were seized, all relevant evidence which was used to commit criminal offenses
Also, as evidence were seized:
- 35 (thirty five) computer cases;
- 31 (thirty one) computer monitors;
- 4 (four) laptops;
- 1 (one) car Audi A8;
- 15 (fifteen) mobile phones;
- 5 (five) USB;
- 53 (fifty three) CDs;
- 2 (two) gas revolvers;
- 52 (fifty two) pieces of ammunition;
- Various documentation (notebooks, manuscripts, etc.).
By order of the Prosecutor of the Special Prosecution Office, eight (8) suspects with the initials A.K, K.B, F.G, A.S, H.K, L.B, L.B, E.Z were held on detention on remand , while the suspect with the initials H.B has been sent in due procedure.
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