<ul><li>Europol, in collaboration with other agencies, has dismantled an organised crime group involved in an extensive investment scam.</li><li>The group defrauded over 100 victims of a combined amount of €3 million through a fake online investment platform.</li><li>The criminals used cyber trading and promised substantial profits to victims, convincing them to transfer more funds that were directly stolen by the group.</li><li>The scam was reported by a couple in Germany, leading to the seizure of evidence, including documents, electronic devices, and cash, uncovering an extensive criminal network.</li></ul>

Extensive investment scam that stole €3 million tackled by Europol

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