Shtip police file criminal complaint against Zletovo resident for 860,000 denars fraud
Police say a Zletovo resident is accused of inducing 18 money transfers abroad worth 860,000 denars.
Shtip police have filed a criminal complaint against M.D., a resident of the village of Zletovo in the Probishtip area, on suspicion of defrauding another person of 860,000 denars. Authorities say the victim was convinced to make repeated money transfers to recipients abroad.
Transfers to four countries, 18 payments
According to the report from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the alleged scheme took place between 20 August 2024 and 15 January 2026. The complaint states that the accused misrepresented facts and induced the victim to send funds via a fast money-transfer service.
Police detail that the victim made 18 separate transfers to individuals in Indonesia, Turkey, the United States and India. The total recorded loss is 860,000 denars or €14,000.
The case was submitted to the competent prosecutor’s office and the complaint charges M.D. with fraud. Authorities have not released further personal details about the suspect or the alleged recipients.
Investigators said the inquiry remains open as they try to establish the exact circumstances of the transfers and identify all parties involved.
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