Belgian and Dutch authorities, supported by Eurojust and Europol, dismantled an international ‘phone phishing’ gang that targeted elderly victims, scamming millions of euros

Most of the fraudulent activities took place in Belgium, but the organised crime group (OCG) behind the scam operated mainly from Rotterdam and other cities in the Netherlands. This week’s arrests have led to the apprehension of the alleged leaders of the OCG, though the investigations into the fraud continue. The fraudsters allegedly scammed victims out of at least several million euros. ..