The suspect was arrested in Dubai and extradited to Luxembourg on Thursday, in a first for the Grand Duchy and the United Arab Emirates. He has since been transferred to custody.
A second suspect in the same investigation is currently serving 12 years in prison for another sentence, but is also a part of the group of young people responsible for the scams.
To date, more than ten victims are known to police, with a collective total of around 113,000 euros in stolen funds. Investigations are ongoing. The authorities warn against sharing any personal and bank details, and add that money mules can also be subjected to criminal prosecution.
