Cross-border telecom fraud cases
Cross-border telecom fraud cases
By : Kobre & Kim LLP
Case Overview:
The case involved an elderly Indian man living in the United States who was defrauded of a total of $100,000 after receiving a call from someone pretending to be a British consulate staff member. The scammer claimed that the elderly man was involved in a major criminal case in the UK and needed to pay a deposit to avoid legal sanctions. In panic, the old man followed the scammer's instructions and transferred the money. Afterwards, the old man realized that he had been cheated and immediately contacted our law firm for legal assistance.
Legal Response:
Initial communication and victim counseling:
Our team of lawyers first carried out a detailed preliminary consultation, and detailed understanding of the old man's cheated experience, the fraudster's contact information, transfer records and other relevant information. Through this consultation, we confirmed the basic situation of the case and worked out a preliminary legal strategy.
Background of the investigation platform:
We assisted the elderly to collect all the call records and text messages with the scammer, analyzed the source and destination of the call through technical means, and confirmed the general location of the scammer. In cooperation with the elderly man's bank, we tracked all the bank accounts and transaction records associated with the scammers, and found the path and final direction of the money transfer.
Cross-border tracing and cooperation:
In view of the cross-border elements involved in this case, we have actively communicated with law enforcement agencies in the United States and the United Kingdom and established effective cooperation mechanisms. Through international cooperation, we have been able to obtain more information about the scammers.
Litigation and Fund Recovery:
On the basis of full preparation, we filed a civil lawsuit in the US court against the fraudsters involved, demanding the return of the cheated funds and compensation for emotional losses. After a series of legal battles, the court ruled in favor of our appeal, requiring the defendant to return all the defrauded funds. Thanks to the unremitting efforts of the legal team, most of the defrauded funds were recovered.
Case Outcome:
On the basis of full preparation, we filed a civil lawsuit in the US court against the fraudsters involved, demanding the return of the cheated funds and compensation for emotional losses. After a series of legal battles, the court ruled in favor of our appeal, requiring the defendant to return all the defrauded funds. Thanks to the unremitting efforts of the legal team, most of the defrauded funds were recovered.
