paroolNov 13, 2026, 16:13

Four Amsterdam boys arrested for trick theft in North Brabant

Four teenagers from Amsterdam were arrested in Drunen after attempting to swindle a 77-year-old man by posing as bank and police officials. Authorities caught the suspects after the victim, who had previously alerted police to a suspicious call, cooperated in a sting operation.

Four teenage boys from Amsterdam, aged 15 to 17, were arrested in Drunen, North Brabant, after attempting to scam a 77-year-old resident. The victim was first contacted on Wednesday by an individual posing as a bank employee, which prompted him to immediately alert the police. While officers were at his home the following day to take a statement, the victim received another call from a suspect pretending to be a police officer. With the authorities' guidance, the victim scheduled a meeting with the scammers to hand over valuables under the guise of an investigation.

Upon arrival, one suspect was apprehended on the spot by police, leading to the subsequent arrests of three additional accomplices in the vicinity. The suspects remain in custody for interrogation. This incident highlights the prevalence of such deceptive practices, with approximately 35 cases reported daily across the Netherlands. Police reiterate that they never collect valuables from citizens and urge the public to verify the legitimacy of anyone claiming to be an officer by requesting official identification.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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