Five arrests in Brigittenau: attempt to fraud on the bank fails

Five arrests in Brigittenau: attempt to fraud on the bank fails

in the Brigittenau occurred on Thursday, November 28, an astonishing incident that put the local banks on alert. Five people have tried to illegally access bank accounts by performing with fake documents. The businesses in which they issue were on Wallensteinstrasse and, fortunately, became aware of the fraud in good time.

Around 9 a.m. the five suspects entered a branch and presented incorrectly issued reporting slips. The bank employees immediately noticed that the documents had a date in the future, which aroused their distrust. They promptly informed the police about the incident. Despite a quick reaction from the officials, the suspects had already disappeared at that time.

unexpected arrest

Around two hours later, around 11.10 a.m., the emergency services were called to another bank branch in Wallensteinstrasse. To their astonishment, the fraudsters appeared there again. The police were not long in coming and temporarily arrested all five people.

In the search, the officials found his interesting prey: fake registration sheets and employment contracts, as well as a folding knife, which was regarded as a potential danger instrument. Despite the arrest, the suspects were released a little later, but the procedure against them remains and they were displayed.

This incident throws a light on the challenges with which banks are confronted today, especially in the area of fraud. The rapidly acting employees and the guard of the police played a crucial role in stopping these criminal activities, and prevention in such cases will be of extreme importance.

In the meantime, the banks in Brigittenau prevent many other possible attacks by quickly acting. While the investigation is underway, it remains important in the region to pay attention to security protocols.

For more information about this incident, see the current report on www.meinbezirk.at .