paroolSep 2, 2026, 14:42

Prison sentences demanded for two Amsterdam men (31 and 25) who swindled 34 people in bank helpdesk fraud

Public prosecutors are seeking prison terms of three and four years for two men involved in extensive bank helpdesk fraud operations. The suspects allegedly swindled a total of 34 victims out of hundreds of thousands of euros through phishing scams and impersonation tactics.

Public prosecutors have demanded prison sentences for two men accused of orchestrating bank helpdesk fraud schemes targeting dozens of victims. A 31-year-old man faces a three-year prison term for allegedly stealing 35,000 euros from 16 victims by using phishing text messages to link victim accounts to Google Pay. A verdict in his case is expected on September 15.

Meanwhile, prosecutors have requested a four-year sentence for a 25-year-old Amsterdam man involved in a separate string of frauds that swindled 250,000 euros from 18 victims. This suspect was apprehended during Operation Greet, a police sting operation utilizing undercover officers posing as vulnerable elderly citizens to catch criminals in the act. The man acted as a driver for a courier collecting bank cards and valuables from targets. He is scheduled to receive his court ruling on September 22.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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