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Greece police bust ring of phone scammers in Heraklion, seizing €14k

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Police have successfully busted an organized crime ring operating out of Heraklion using telephone scams over recent weeks resulting in arrests for 16 identified suspects who stole €14,075 and jewelry from victims including elderly citizens targeted with false pretenses during phone calls across Crete according to reports released on March 17.

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    Police in Heraklion have successfully investigated and solved a criminal organization involved in phone fraud.
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    The investigation resulted in the arrest of one suspect, while four others were identified through DNA analysis or other means (the specific method is not detailed across all sources).
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    Over 16 cases involving thefts worth approximately €40 million have been resolved by authorities.
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