Nine people have been charged with alleged aggravated cybercrime fraud,  following their arrest in Operation “Ryoshi” which uncovered a network of fraudsters using the phishing technique to empty bank accounts.

The prosecutor of the Early Decision and Litigation Section of San Miguelito, Cristóbal Fundora, said that the accused managed to steal nearly $20,000

Fundora explained that this form of fraud consists of people receiving emails from supposed banking entities in which they request an update of the data and then take advantage of the accounts.

The authorities have called on the population not to fall for this type of deception.