PAPHOS, Cyprus — Authorities in Paphos are investigating a new case of online fraud involving a 78-year-old man who transferred €64,000 to an unknown individual he had met through social media.
According to the complaint, the funds were sent via bank transfers to 16 different accounts across multiple countries. The Economic Crime Investigation Office of the Paphos Criminal Investigation Department is leading the inquiry.
This case adds to a growing list of similar scams reported in recent months, where victims — often elderly — are deceived through digital platforms and persuaded to send large sums of money abroad.
Police continue to urge the public to exercise caution when communicating with unknown individuals online.