Romanian and Moldovan authorities have jointly dismantled an organised crime group that, since 2022, has defrauded over 150 victims through a fake investment scheme, gaining access to their bank accounts

The OCG started their scam by posting false advertisements on the internet that promoted an investment plan that would lead to secure, quick and substantial earnings in virtual currencies. To ensure the credibility of the advertisements, pictures of well-known people, logos of banks and specialised economic publications were added…