The police in Veliko Tarnovo warn of a new telephone fraud. 

The perpetrator of an allo fraud committed with a stolen telephone set has been arrested.

On Sunday, a 42-year-old local resident sought help from the police.

He explained that a few days ago, his mobile phone was stolen from his car parked in front of his house.

On Saturday, an acquaintance of his called him and told him that someone impersonating him had contacted her via messenger, explaining that his car had broken down and he needed money.

She believed and first sent the amount of BGN 250 to a taxi driver, later that evening, again through a taxi driver, she sent another BGN 150. 

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According to the man who complained to the police, an attempt was made to defraud another of his acquaintances, using the same scheme.

Pre-trial proceedings have been initiated in the case.

From the immediate actions of the investigation, a 31-year-old man from Varna, known to the police and convicted, was detained as an accomplice to the committed act.

Work on documenting the case continues.

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Veliko Tarnovo