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Senior from Görlitz loses 10,250 euros through perfidious investment fraud!
Current police reports from Bautzen and Görlitz: fraud cases, traffic accidents and more on August 16, 2025.
Senior from Görlitz loses 10,250 euros through perfidious investment fraud!
A lot is happening in Görlitz, and not always for the best. As Sächsische.de reports, a 78-year-old man became the victim of suspected investment fraud. An unknown caller pretending to be a representative of an investment company tricked him into transferring 10,250 euros to a specified account. Luckily, his bank was able to stop a planned second transfer of 18,000 euros. The police have now started an investigation to get to the bottom of this tricky fraud.
Such scams are becoming more common and the police are keen to warn and educate the public. It remains to be hoped that the perpetrator will be caught quickly and that the senior will soon be able to feel safe again.
Fraud with serious consequences
Evidence of fraud is increasing in the Görlitz district. The 78-year-old's case is just the tip of the iceberg, but the tragedy often lies in the personal fates behind these acts. The police appeal to citizens to be critical and not to reveal sensitive data over the phone if they are unsure.
Corruption overseas – A look at Brazil
While the fraud cases are causing unrest in Görlitz, another piece of news from São Paulo caused a stir. Sidney Oliveira, the operator of Ultrafarma, was arrested on Tuesday, October 12, as part of Operation Ícaro. CNN Brasil reports that an alleged corruption scheme against Oliveira is out of the focus of the investigation. Over R$1 billion in bribes are said to have gone to a tax auditor. It is interesting that Oliveira, the eldest of 11 siblings, comes from a humble background and started working as a shoe shiner at an early age.
At the age of 17, he bought his first pharmacy and founded Ultrafarma in 2000, which is known for its aggressive pricing policy. The brand has also managed to make the “Sidney Oliveira” licensing model attractive to independent pharmacies. Unfortunately, the shadow of corruption now hovers over this success story. In addition to Oliveira, other high-ranking businessmen have also been implicated in the investigation. The accused will soon have to answer in court and are suspected of having committed active and passive corruption and money laundering. Fast Shop, another affected company, has not yet issued a statement on the allegations.
Whether in Görlitz or São Paulo, fraud and corruption seem to be constantly present and pose the question: How well do we know the people we do business with? It will be exciting to see how things develop and what additional measures are taken to protect citizens.