Over 6000 euros damage
False emergency: fraudster couple caught in limousine
Police in the district of Melk (Lower Austria) have caught two fraudsters who allegedly faked a financial emergency and lured cash out of their victims all over Austria along freeways. The British couple were caught during an inspection at the A1 Ybbs service station.
The 29-year-old was taken to the Vienna-Josefstadt prison, his wife of the same age was charged, the police reported on Thursday. Further victims are now being sought.
Over 6,000 euros in damage
The couple were traveling in a gray sedan with British license plates when they were caught by the police last Friday. The pair have so far been charged with six commercial frauds with over 6,100 euros in losses since the beginning of September.
Information or victims
Other victims are asked to contact the St. Pölten Foreign and Border Police (Tel.: 059133-30-4906).
Investigations underway
Cash in the amount of 500 to 1,500 euros was taken from the victims, promised refunds were not made. "Extensive investigations into further acts of fraud are still ongoing", the Lower Austrian police announced.
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