Men are charged after cyber fraud targets Aberdeenshire pensioner
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Two men aged 50 and 25 have been arrested and charged in connection with cyber fraud and money laundering.
A 73-year-old man from Aberdeenshire was defrauded of a six-figure of money after he invested money into a fraudulent company between January and April, 2023. Enquiries are ongoing.
The men will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal and they are expected to appear in court at a later date.
Detective Sergeant David Williamson of CID said: “Organised crime groups use the internet to target people through investment fraud.
“We work closely with our colleagues in other forces and our partners to target those responsible.
“If you are concerned you may be a victim of this type of crime, please contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 500 111.”
Visit https://www.scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/internet-safety for advice about staying safe online.
