Four Indian-origin men have been accused of scamming an elderly millionaire in Scotland, according to reports. The group of five individuals, including one woman, appeared at Airdrie Sheriff Court and faced charges related to a fraudulent scheme. The victim, a wealthy individual from South Lanarkshire, had a seven-figure sum stolen between May and August 2023. The accused individuals were remanded in custody and will face further examination. The arrests were made as part of an ongoing joint investigation by Police Scotland, along with partners from Essex, London, and Eastbourne. Two other men, aged 23 and 28, were released and will appear in court at a later date. The modus operandi of the gang was not disclosed in the report. The investigation received support from the National Crime Agency’s National Economic Crime Centre and other police forces. The arrests were made in various locations including Eastbourne, Stansted, Dagenham, and East Ham in London. The accused individuals will now await legal proceedings based on the charges brought against them.
Elderly Millionaire Scammed of Fortune by Gang of Indian-Origin Men in Scotland, UK
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