Kosovo Police have arrested three individuals suspected of committing the criminal offense of “Fraud.” According to police, two suspects have been detained, while the third was released under regular procedure.
The suspects are alleged to have severely defrauded ten women, all of whom are former participants in conflicts in Syria and Iraq, by promising them donations in the name of their integration into Kosovar society. The victims were convinced to apply for loans, but in reality, they signed contracts for loans ranging from €4,500 to €5,000.
According to the police, suspect with initials R.D. identified the victims and took them to a microfinance institution in Prishtina for the application process. Suspect V.G., an employee of this institution, prepared the files and contracts, while suspect A.H., the institution’s manager, approved the loans.
After the funds were deposited into the victims’ bank accounts, R.D. accompanied them to the banks to withdraw the money. Subsequently, each victim was given only €500, while the remaining portion of the money was used for various payments in the name of “services” allegedly provided by the institution’s officials.
The victims only realized they had been defrauded when the microfinance institution demanded the commencement of loan repayments. So far, 10 affected individuals have been interviewed, and the total value of the damage amounts to approximately €45,000.
By order of the prosecutor, suspects R.D. and V.G. have been detained for 48 hours, while A.H. was released under regular procedure. Investigations and further measures are ongoing under the supervision of the Basic Prosecution in Prishtina.
