They told the victims they were giving them a donation, but in fact they were giving them a loan - 3 suspects arrested

Kosovo police arrested three people on Tuesday on suspicion of fraud. The suspects are said to have conspired to defraud ten women, former participants in the wars in Syria and Iraq, by promising them donations in the name of their integration into Kosovar society. 

They were convinced to apply for donations at a microfinance institution based in Pristina, telling them that they were receiving donations, but in fact they were signing contracts for loans worth 4500 to 5000 euros. 

Police said that RD is suspected of identifying the victims and sending them to the microfinance institution, and VG, an official at the institution, compiled the file, while suspect AH approved the loans in his capacity as the institution's manager. 

After the funds were deposited into the parties' bank accounts, the suspect RD went with the parties to the banks and withdrew the funds, giving each party 500 euros, while taking the remaining funds "as payments to officials who performed the services." 

"The complainants realized the fraud at the time when the microfinance institution asked them to start making loan payments. So far, 10 injured parties have been interviewed, where the value of the damage is estimated to be 45,000.00 euros," the Kosovo Police announced.

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Suspects RD and VG were sentenced to 48 hours of detention, while suspect AH was released in a regular procedure. 

"All actions, including special investigative measures, were carried out under the supervision and coordination of the Prosecutor of the case from the Basic Prosecution Office in Pristina and other decisions will be taken in full coordination," the Police announced.