Bold fraud in Burgas: How did a fake magistrate deceive dozens of people?

Police in Burgas have uncovered a complex criminal scheme in which a man used his status as a juror to pose as an influential magistrate. Through skillful manipulation and online advertising, he acquired the personal data of citizens, which he subsequently used to take out loans.

"In one of the cases, 21 bank loans totaling about 50,000 euros were registered in the name of a victim," reported Asen Fortunov from the Economic Police.

How did the fraudster operate?

  • Building a fake image: He presented himself as a highly educated expert in bank lending.
  • Manipulation: He convinced his victims that he could influence judicial proceedings.
  • Remote contact: He avoided face-to-face meetings, relying primarily on internet and telephone communication.
  • Identity theft: He used the collected personal data for financial abuse.

During a specialized operation at two addresses, evidence was seized, including computers and mobile phones. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement authorities warn that the number of victims could be much higher.

Be careful when providing personal documents or sensitive information to individuals offering "legal assistance" online!