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Thessaloniki: 98-Year-Old Victim of Scam - Lost 370 Gold Sovereigns

Published January 5, 2026, 14:14
Thessaloniki: 98-Year-Old Victim of Scam - Lost 370 Gold Sovereigns

A 98-year-old man in Thessaloniki fell victim to a scam by fraudsters who stole gold sovereigns worth over 300,000 euros. The perpetrators called the elderly man, claiming they had kidnapped his son and demanding ransom for his release. Fearing for his son's life, the 98-year-old was convinced and handed over 370 gold sovereigns to the scammers in two installments. After realizing he had been scammed, the man filed a complaint with the White Tower Crime Prosecution and Investigation Department. According to the complaint, the perpetrators stole 299 English and 71 Belgian gold sovereigns. Police are investigating the case to identify and arrest the perpetrators.