They demanded money from their victims, pretending to be police officers, and claiming that their relative was involved in an accident and needed money to settle the case. The amounts they demanded varied from 5,000 to 50,000 euros.
Police conducted searches in the suspects’ homes and cars, where they discovered and confiscated mobile phones, bank cards, money, and documents that testify to their involvement in the crime. The suspects were arrested and placed in custody for 30 days. If found guilty, they face between 7 and 10 years in prison.