Arrest made following attempts to defraud elderly victims in Brighton
Victims were instructed to withdraw money from their bank accounts
Arrest made following attempts to defraud elderly victims in Brighton.
Initial reports on the 18th March highlighted that victims in Brighton had received phone calls from an individual impersonating a police officer.
It was further reported that the caller was attempting to deceive victims into believing they were implicated in financial investigations and instructing then to withdraw money and wait for a police officer courier to collect it.
On Tuesday, March 25, a 20-year-old man from Lewisham was arrested in London on suspicion of fraud and attempted fraud.
He has been released on bail while the investigation into the incidents continues.
Neighbourhood Policing Team Chief Inspector, Simon Marchant said,
"These incidents are both deeply concerning and heartless acts, which appear to repeatedly prey on elderly victims.
"A growing number of reports are currently under investigation, and a man has now been arrested in connection with police enquiries.
"We continue to encourage anyone who feels they may have been targeted by this elaborate scam to contact police."