A call center that defrauded 135 German citizens has been exposed as part of an international trafficking operation, the national police said the fraudsters stole more than 4.3 million euros, posing as investment opportunities in cryptocurrencies and other financial instruments. Four members of the criminal organization were arrested: the organizer and three operatives. They face up to 12 years in prison.

A call center that defrauded 135 German citizens has been exposed as part of an international trafficking operation, the national police said the fraudsters stole more than 4.3 million euros, posing as investment opportunities in cryptocurrencies and other financial instruments. Four members of the criminal organization were arrested: the organizer and three operatives. They face up to 12 years in prison.