Woman defrauds oncology patient of over €3,000 in Kuldīga region

A fraud case has been uncovered in the Kuldīga region, where a woman exploited the trust of an oncology patient to steal over €3,000 from his bank account. The State Police have concluded the investigation, revealing that the woman made 11 illegal transfers totaling €3,015.

The victim, who is undergoing cancer treatment, had asked his neighbor for help applying for loans to cover medical expenses in January of the previous year. The woman accessed his internet banking in his presence and processed the loan applications. However, when the man later reviewed his account statement, he discovered that part of the borrowed money had been transferred to other accounts.

Initially, the woman repaid the money in small installments, but later stopped the payments. The victim hoped for voluntary repayment but eventually reported the crime to the police after realizing the payments had ceased. After receiving a summons, the suspect reimbursed the full amount, but this does not exempt her from criminal liability.

The criminal case was initiated for the unauthorized use of a financial instrument. The suspect faces up to five years in prison or other penalties. The police urge the public not to share their banking credentials with others and to remain vigilant.