GREEK POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Athens, June 20 , 2014
PRESS RELEASE
Formation of a case file by the Cybercrime Investigation Directorate against a 40-year-old Greek national, for forgery after use in succession, computer fraud and violations of gambling legislation
A case file of a regular procedure was filed by the Cybercrime Investigation Directorate against a 40-year-old Greek national, who is accused of forgery after use in succession, computer fraud and violations of gambling legislation.
Specifically, the Cybercrime Division has taken over the investigation of a case, as part of a preliminary examination, concerning an individual who had published on the internet a forged public document of the Ministry of Finance and was presented as an employee of that Ministry, while it was also claimed that he represents two legitimate betting companies in our country, deceiving internet users.
The publication of this document on various websites was also accompanied by advertising offers of land‑based gambling services on islands of the Aegean.
Within the framework of the thorough digital investigation conducted by officials of the Cybercrime Directorate, as well as the analysis of the evidence and data that emerged, the involvement of the 40‑year‑old in this case was identified.
In an investigation carried out at his residence in Agios Stefanos, Attica, the aforementioned forged – counterfeit public document was found in both printed and electronic form, along with a multitude of similar documents, also forged. An internal computer hard drive was also found and seized.
From the police investigation, which is ongoing, it emerged that the 40-year-old had been arrested in the past for violations of gambling legislation.
The documents and the internal hard drive that were seized will be sent to forensic laboratories for further examination.
The case file that was created will be submitted to the competent Prosecutor's Office.
