Authorities in seven countries seized more than 100 servers and searched 17 locations on 3 November in an investigation into an alleged investment-fraud operation. Europol said seven suspects were arrested with a view to extradition to Germany. The operation targeted a company suspected of supplying fraudulent trading websites to criminal groups and linked to call-centre operators allegedly persuading people to hand over savings. Investigators estimate losses exceed EUR 4 million and say the scheme had potential victims in more than 50 countries. Authorities from Albania, Cyprus, Finland, Germany, Israel, Kosovo and North Macedonia took part, with support from Europol and Eurojust.

Why it matters

  • The investigation targeted suspected infrastructure supporting fraudulent investment websites and call-centre activity.
  • The estimated losses and reported international reach underscore the cross-border dimension of the alleged scheme.