False Police Officer Convicted in Eisenstadt

The accused acted twice as a "collector." Previously, accomplices had contacted the victims by phone, impersonated police officers, and reported alleged burglaries. They demanded the handover of cash and valuables for safekeeping. Subsequently, the 44-year-old appeared as a fake police officer at the victims' homes and took possession of the valuables.

Fake Police Officer Caused 40,000 and 64,500 Euro Damage

In November 2024, he collected 40,000 euros in cash from an elderly woman in Muckendorf, Lower Austria (Tulln district). In December, he traveled to Bad Reichenhall in Germany to take valuables and cash with a total value of 64,500 euros from a man. The fact that he only passed on a fraction of this to his superiors led to him being sought and threatened by them. Out of fear, the 44-year-old eventually turned himself in to the police. He told the court that he came into contact with the criminal organization through an acquaintance. He could no longer say why he participated. "Nothing excuses what I did," said the 44-year-old. After turning himself in, he made a comprehensive confession and provided the police with names, phone numbers, and data. He also returned part of the loot. The jury court found the fake police officer guilty of the crimes of serious fraud and criminal organization. The verdict is not yet legally binding. The prosecution made no statement.

(APA/Red)

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