Minsk Woman Unwittingly Aids \$195,000 Pensioner Scam

Minsk Police Uncover Major Pensioner Fraud Scheme; Courier Expresses Remorse Minsk, Belarus – In a recent case highlighted by the Minsk police department, a 49-year-old woman unknowingly became a key player in a significant fraud scheme targeting pensioners. Over a period of five days, she collected over \$195,000 from multiple victims, believing she was acting as a courier for a legitimate financial institution. The police report details how the scammers manipulated the woman, maintaining contact with her and instructing her not to discuss her activities with anyone, including her family. \"They were in constant contact with me, telling me not to talk to anyone,\" the woman stated in a police interview. The video shows the woman's emotional distress upon realizing the true nature of her actions. The Minsk police are conducting a full investigation and reminding citizens to exercise extreme caution when approached with requests to handle large sums of money from unknown individuals. This case serves as a stark reminder of the sophisticated techniques used by fraudsters and the importance of verifying the legitimacy of such requests.