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Four-year prison sentence demanded for man who allegedly defrauded 18 people of 250,000 euros

A 25-year-old Amsterdam man faces a four-year prison sentence for defrauding 18 victims of 250,000 euros through elaborate bank helpdesk scams. The defendant, who has a history of similar crimes, was apprehended while attempting to defraud a decoy officer and awaits a final court verdict on September 22.

Prosecutors have demanded a four-year prison sentence for a 25-year-old Amsterdam man accused of defrauding 18 individuals of over 250,000 euros. The defendant allegedly worked with accomplices to pose as bank employees, calling victims to claim their accounts were compromised. By manipulating victims into revealing their PIN codes, the group coordinated visits to collect bank cards and valuables, which were subsequently used to withdraw cash or purchase expensive jewelry. The crimes reportedly occurred across the Netherlands over the span of a year.

The suspect was eventually caught in the act while attempting to defraud a decoy police officer. Prosecutors described his actions as shameless and noted the aggravating factor of his prior criminal record for similar offenses, criticizing his choice to return to fraud rather than seeking a lawful path. In addition to the requested prison term, the public prosecutor is seeking a restitution order of 150,000 euros. The court is scheduled to deliver its final verdict on the case on September 22.

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