The actions were carried out on November 16, 2022, by employees of the GDNP and the regional directorates in Stara Zagora and Ruse.

The police operation was launched after an investigation into a fraud report, the press center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reports.

Three men were detained on the territory of Ruse - a 37-year-old man from Vetovo, Ruse region, a 44-year-old man from Shkorpilovtsi, Varna region, and a 24-year-old man from the village of Kamen, Velikotarnovo region.

They were detained immediately after the incriminated amount was withdrawn.

During the subsequent actions of the investigation, physical evidence relevant to the investigation was found and seized from them.

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The scheme according to which the detainees acted was established - by posting ads on Facebook, they offered goods at good prices.

When contacting the victim to arrange the delivery, there was a request for an advance payment and transfer of an amount to an account specified by them.

Pre-trial proceedings have been initiated in the case.

Work on it continues under the supervision of the district prosecutor's office in Stara Zagora.

The police remind again: advance payments or advance payment for transport are not made if there is no signed contract for this.

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