LIMASSOL, Cyprus — Two men, aged 63 and 65, were defrauded of €30,050 after being convinced they would earn large profits from online investments, police said.
Authorities in Limassol have launched a wide-ranging investigation into the case.
According to Haravgi, the victims provided scammers with remote access to their computers. The fraudsters then gained entry to their bank accounts and transferred the funds to foreign accounts.
Police are urging the public to exercise caution when engaging in online financial transactions and to avoid sharing sensitive information with unknown parties.