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How over 4 million euros were extorted from online "investment" fraud, Albania also part of the network

2026-11-03 15:43:06Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

How over 4 million euros were extorted from online "investment" fraud,

A large-scale international operation, supported by Europol and Eurojust, has broken up a suspected online investment fraud ring, which is believed to have had victims in more than 50 countries around the world. During the operation, over 100 servers were seized and 7 people were arrested, with the aim of their extradition to Germany.

The operation involved authorities from Albania, Cyprus, Finland, Germany, Israel, Kosovo and North Macedonia. The investigations are being led by the Itzehoe Public Prosecutor's Office in Germany and target a company suspected of supplying criminal groups with fake trading platforms and technological infrastructure to defraud investors.

According to investigators, the company is suspected of providing services to criminal groups that operated call centers, through which they contacted victims and convinced them to invest increasingly large amounts of money. The financial losses identified so far are estimated at over 4 million euros.

The four-year investigation revealed that the company operated by providing platforms and technological tools to criminal groups. Investigators identified suspected clients who operated fraudulent call centers in Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia.

How did the fraud scheme work?

The scheme began through online advertisements, which promised quick and substantial profits from investments in cryptocurrencies, foreign currency, or stocks.

People who showed interest were directed to platforms that appeared to be legitimate investment sites. Their personal data was then allegedly sold to criminal groups, who used it to contact them through call centers.

Victims were initially persuaded to invest small amounts. Fictitious profits were displayed in their online accounts, with the aim of creating trust and encouraging them to transfer increasingly larger amounts.

When requesting withdrawals, the operators used delaying tactics and prevented payments from being made. Eventually, they would cut off communication, leaving victims with no way to recover their investments.

The international investigation began in 2022, after a German couple reported the inability to withdraw money invested through an online platform.

Following this denunciation, the authorities conducted several joint operations. The first intervention in 2022 led to two arrests and the seizure of evidence. Another operation was carried out in 2025, during which further arrests and seizures were made.

Analysis of the materials collected during these operations helped identify the company that allegedly supplied the criminal network with the necessary infrastructure for the frauds.

In the final phase, on November 3, 2026, authorities searched 17 premises and seized more than 100 servers, equipment, and other material evidence.

Investigations are ongoing to fully uncover the extent of the network, the identification of other individuals involved, and the exact number of victims.


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