The Dubrovnik police have arrested a 55-year-old man, a citizen of Bugari, on suspicion of establishing fraudulent equipment within the historic center of Dubrovnik. The suspect is accused of deploying sophisticated card skimming machines designed to illegally collect sensitive data from cardholders passing through the area. Authorities allege that the individual systematically installed these skimming devices to compromise non-cash payment instruments.
Following the investigation, the police have formally charged him with a criminal offense related to the manufacturing, supply, possession, sale, or acquisition of tools intended for fraudulent use of payment cards. According to the police report, the suspect operated from an apartment within Dubrovnik, utilizing the premises between May 16th and July 14th to facilitate the skimming operations. The focus of the investigation centers on the systematic theft of payment information, specifically targeting the card number and the associated PIN.
The arrest marks a significant action by the local police force to combat financial fraud targeting tourists and residents alike. The charges reflect the severity of the crime, which involves not only the physical installation of the skimming hardware but also the intent to misuse the captured financial details. The authorities continue to investigate the full scope of the network and the extent of the data compromised during the period the machines were active in the old town center of Dubrovnik.
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