Duo Manipulated Deposit Machines: Store Detective Uncovered Receipt Fraud in Vienna-Favoriten

A quite lucrative fraud involving deposit vouchers has been exposed in Vienna. A 28-year-old woman and her 35-year-old companion are said to have manipulated the machine so that it illegitimately printed deposit vouchers. The police did not want to disclose exact details for fear of possible imitation. A store detective at a supermarket in Favoriten noticed the manipulation and alerted the police on Friday afternoon.

Lucrative Deposit Voucher Fraud Uncovered in Vienna-Favoriten

The two Austrians are said to have been active in several supermarket branches. They were temporarily arrested. The damage amount is currently estimated to be in the three-digit range. Both stated that they committed the acts to finance their drug addiction. After consultation with the Vienna public prosecutor's office, the two were reported at large.

Investigations are underway on suspicion of commercial fraud. The police are now examining whether further acts are connected to the suspects.

(APA/Red)

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