Four people arrested and charged following high value cyber fraud

Four people have been arrested and charged in connection with a high value cyber-fraud targeting a 59-year-old man in Aberdeenshire.

The fraud targeted the victim’s online finances, resulting in a six-figure sum of money being stolen.

An investigation was carried out by officers from Police Scotland’s North East Division’s Cyber-Enabled Crime Team, resulting in three days of enforcement action at properties in London, Leeds and Lancashire.

During the enforcement, which began on Monday, 20 November, 2023, three men, aged 18, 33, and 47, and a women aged 38 were arrested and charged. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Detective Sergeant Craig Murray, of the Cyber-Enabled Crime Team, said: “Police Scotland are committed to protecting the public from cyber-enabled organised crime and pursuing those responsible. 

“Anyone seeking prevention advice can find information on the Police Scotland website and if you have concerns or information please contact officers via 101.”