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General Directorate Combating Organized Crime detains two men over large-scale internet fraud

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Bulgaria’s General Directorate Combating Organized Crime detained two men over a large-scale internet fraud. In less than 2 years, the two men syphoned off more than EUR 1 million from commercial companies and individuals . The members of the crime group sent phishing emails to thousands of computers on behalf on private bailiffs and telecommunication companies. 

They sent promotional offers on behalf of retailers, as well as fake notifications on behalf of the National Revenue Agency, the Registry Agency, banks, etc. A file containing a computer virus was attached to the emails. 




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