Famagusta Province: They stole credit cards and... went shopping - Two handcuffed

Among those arrested and a minor - Over 26 attempted purchases with a stolen card by the two youths

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The Police arrested two persons today, in the context of investigating a case concerning the securing of goods under false pretences, theft and receiving, processing and exploitation of personal data without right.

Specifically, on 10/09/2022, a 68-year-old man reported to the Police that his mobile phone and two credit cards, among other things, were stolen from his car, which was parked in an area of ​​Famagusta district.

On the same day, it was found that 16 transactions were made to purchase products from the two credit cards in seven different stores, with a total value of 388 euros, while another ten attempts were made to use the two cards, for purchases with a total value of 308 euros.

During the investigation of the case, testimony emerged against a 19-year-old and a 17-year-old, who were arrested today on warrants to facilitate investigations.

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