Credit fraud scheme uncovered
Officers from the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior in Shumen have uncovered a large-scale document fraud scheme in which five men from Burgas took out loans on behalf of unsuspecting citizens. The operation to identify the perpetrators began in 2025 following numerous complaints received.
The perpetrators used the victims' personal data to obtain amounts of up to 600 BGN from quick loan financial institutions.
Details of the operation
- Detained: Five men aged 51, 46, 40, 32, and 28.
- Organizers: The 28- and 32-year-old men were identified as the main drivers of the criminal activity.
- Evidence seized: Phones, SIM cards, debit cards, and electronic storage devices discovered during searches in Burgas.
At this time, the group's involvement in over 20 cases of fraud has been documented, and the investigation continues under the supervision of the prosecutor's office. It is also being checked whether the same scheme was applied throughout the country. The police are once again calling for increased vigilance, especially following the frequent attempts at personal data fraud.