Successful Hit against Investment Fraud
12 November 2021
Riehle_Cornelia_Neu_SW.jpg Cornelia Riehle LL.M.

On 8 September 2021, German, Spanish, Dutch, and Swedish authorities took down a criminal group committing large-scale investment fraud. The coordinated action also received the support of Eurojust. It resulted in the arrests of numerous suspects. Phones, electronic devices, documents, and money were also seized. The criminal network had defrauded its victims by selling false financial investment products, shares, and bonds via false websites. The damage caused amounted to over €55 million.

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Author

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Cornelia Riehle LL.M.

Institution:
Academy of European Law (ERA)

Department:
Criminal Law

Position:
Deputy Head of Section