The first incident occurred on October 2, 2026. The suspects contacted a 78-year-old resident of Karkonosze County by telephone.
They posed as police officers and convinced the woman that they were carrying out operations against a criminal group involved in fraud. The elderly woman was also told that the criminals might soon attack her in her own home.
During the conversation, the woman was persuaded to hand over her money. The suspects then came to her home, where, following their earlier instructions, she gave them PLN 20,000.
Another elderly woman lost PLN 30,000
Police established that a similar scheme was allegedly used several days later in Szklarska Poręba.
On October 5, 2026, the suspects allegedly persuaded an 80-year-old woman in the same way to hand over PLN 30,000.
Police arrested three people
Officers from the Municipal Police Headquarters in Jelenia Góra arrested three suspects—two men and a woman—for involvement in fraud.
During a search of the Chevrolet Epica passenger car used by the arrested individuals, police found and secured some of the money obtained through the fraud.
At the District Prosecutor’s Office in Jelenia Góra, the suspects were charged with causing two victims to dispose of their property to their detriment, resulting in a total loss of PLN 50,000.
The two men confessed to the alleged offenses and gave explanations. The woman pleaded not guilty.
The suspects were remanded in custody
At the request of the District Prosecutor in Jelenia Góra, the District Court ordered pretrial detention for all the suspects.
The arrested individuals are a 21-year-old woman, a 21-year-old man and a 39-year-old man, all residents of Wrocław.
Both 21-year-olds face up to 8 years in prison. The 39-year-old, as a repeat offender, could be imprisoned for up to 12 years.
Investigators are checking whether there are more victims
The investigation is ongoing. The evidence gathered so far indicates that the number of people defrauded by the suspects may be higher.