Kumanovo files criminal complaint against two women and five bank employees over fast-loan fraud
Police charged two Kumanovo residents and five bank staff after fast consumer loans were obtained in others’ names, inflicting over 12.2 million denars in damage.
The Kumanovo regional police department filed criminal charges against seven people after an investigation found they arranged fast consumer loans in other citizens' names and appropriated the funds.
Police say scheme ran from January to July 2026
According to a report from the Ministry of Interior (MVR), the first defendant, A. S. D. (23), used other people's personal data on 18 occasions between January and July 2026 to apply for quick consumer loans without the knowledge or consent of the victims.
After the loans were approved and the money disbursed, the funds were allegedly taken by the first defendant and the second defendant, M. V. (35), both residents of Kumanovo.
Five bank employees working at a branch of one bank — M. P. (34), S. M. (27), N. N. (34), D. M. (48) and S. O. (36) — are accused of enabling the fraud and handling the disbursed funds, the police said. The total unlawful financial gain obtained by the two Kumanovo women is reported as 12 221 500 denari, causing material damage of over 12.2 million denars to other citizens.
The charges submitted by SVR Kumanovo include fraud, abuse of personal data and abuse of official position and authority. The case remains under investigation as authorities continue to gather evidence and identify any additional victims.
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