Turkish National Arrested in Tirana: €1 Million Computer Fraud Exposed

 In a recent crackdown on financial crimes, the Tirana police have apprehended a Turkish national accused of computer fraud. The operation, codenamed ‘Transaction,’ led to the arrest of 41-year-old Turkish citizen F.K. He is alleged to have orchestrated unlawful transactions exceeding €1 million in collaboration with other individuals.

The moment of escorting the Turkish citizen by three special agents

According to the police, F.K. exploited point-of-sale (POS) terminals associated with his business to conduct these fraudulent transactions. The scheme involved using the credit card of another individual who was not present in Albania at the time the transactions were executed. These transactions were flagged as fraudulent activities by MasterCard, which contributed to the uncovering of the case.

"This individual used his business’s POS terminals to carry out unlawful transactions through the credit card of another person who was abroad during the transactions," the police statement elaborated. “These activities were reported as fraudulent by the company MasterCard.”

The investigation is ongoing, with Albanian authorities collaborating with their international counterparts to clarify the circumstances of the case and identify other potential accomplices involved in the fraud.

This incident highlights the importance of vigilance and cooperation among law enforcement agencies and financial institutions in combating financial crimes.