They posed as bank operators and carried out scams throughout Italy. A criminal network specializing in complex computer fraud and money laundering was uncovered by police this morning, who arrested 18 people (nine in prison and nine under house arrest) in Puglia and Campania following a pre-trial detention order. The investigation is being coordinated by the Foggia Public Prosecutor's Office.
The charges include conspiracy to commit fraud, various forms of money laundering, and forgery. Over 80 cyber specialists from across Italy are involved. The Postal Police seized computers, smartphones, cash, and software for counterfeiting checks and documents.
According to the investigations, the organization was divided into two organizational units, one based in the Naples area and one in the Foggia area, where the most serious crime, money laundering, was allegedly committed.
The investigations, police said, have documented large-scale fraud and blocked the monetization of significant sums. Investigators will release details at a press conference called at the Foggia prosecutor's office this morning.
(Unioneonline)
