Scammer steals AMN 3mln in Armenia

ArmInfo.  During the preliminary investigation of the criminal case initiated by the RA  Investigative Committee, evidence was obtained indicating that an  individual had committed computer fraud and money laundering. This  was stated in a statement by the Investigative Committee.

Specifically, from June 24, 2021, to November 15, 2022, M.A.  illegally accessed gaming and payment accounts registered on various  websites with the intent to obtain funds through criminal means,  stealing a total of 3,398,350 drams from individuals' gaming accounts  and linked bank cards. M.A. then transferred the stolen funds, either  as withdrawals or gambling losses, to gaming and e-wallets registered  in the names of other individuals on various websites and effectively  managed by him, gaining the ability to dispose of them. Furthermore,  to conceal the source and true nature of the illegally obtained  funds, M.A. transferred funds from accounts under his management to  other accounts belonging to a number of individuals, using complex  criminal schemes, presenting the funds in the new accounts as  winnings, thereby laundering the money.

A criminal case was opened against M.A. under Article 257, Part 2,  Clause 3 (large-scale theft of computer data) and Article 296, Part 1  (money laundering) of the Criminal Code. The criminal case and  indictment have been submitted to the supervisory authority with a  motion for approval and transfer to court for consideration on the  merits.