Following an investigation into a cyber-enabled fraud operating UK-wide from London and Peterhead, the North East Division’s Cyber Enabled Crime Team, assisted by the Metropolitan Police Service, executed a search warrant at an address in London.
A number of people were defrauded across the UK, resulting in a five-figure intended loss.
A 17-year-old male was arrested and charged with fraud and money laundering in London, and his case will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal. In connection, a 19-year-old woman will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
Organised Crime Groups go to great lengths to manipulate and exploit the most vulnerable within our Communities by using any means necessary,” said Detective Inspector Martyn Thomson of the Divisional Cyber Enabled Crime Team, North East Division. “However, working with law enforcement partners across the UK, we aim to disrupt such individuals to protect our communities.”
I would urge anyone who believes they have been a victim of fraud to contact their bank or financial provider and report the incident to Police Scotland on 101.
