German Police Arrest Two Men in A73 Chase, Elderly Victims Lose €100,000 to Scammers

German police made three arrests in 48 hours as phone fraud and traffic crimes escalated across Bavaria. A 67-year-old man in Forchheim thwarted a scam targeting his savings, leading to the arrest of a 31-year-old Ukrainian accused of collecting money from victims. Meanwhile, two men fled police on the A73 highway near Nuremberg on June 18, forcing a regional train to brake and disrupting service between Nuremberg and Fürth.

Senior Exposes Fake Police Call, Leads to Arrest

A 67-year-old man from Forchheim’s Burk district received a call on June 18 around 1 p.m. from someone claiming to be a police officer. The caller said burglaries had occurred nearby and demanded the man hand over valuables for safekeeping. The senior did not believe the story. Instead of complying, he called the real police emergency line while pretending to go along with the scam. When the money collector arrived at his home, actual police officers arrested the 31-year-old Ukrainian man. A judge at Bamberg District Court ordered him held on suspicion of attempted organized fraud and impersonating a police officer.

Elderly Woman Loses €100,000 in Separate Scam

On the same day in Korbach, an elderly woman fell victim to a more elaborate scheme. Scammers called her around 11 a.m., with one person posing as her weeping daughter who claimed to have caused a car accident involving a child. A second caller, speaking Russian without an accent, posed as a police officer and demanded €100,000 to prevent her arrest. Under pressure, the woman withdrew the cash and handed it to a collector at her door between noon and 1 p.m. Police confirmed the loss and are searching for witnesses who saw the money collector.

High-Speed Chase Disrupts Train Service Near Nuremberg

On June 18 around noon, police attempted to stop a brown Opel Meriva on Fürther Straße in Nuremberg because its license plate was flagged for investigation. The driver refused to stop and sped onto the A73 highway at excessive speed. A helicopter from the Bavarian emergency police joined multiple patrol cars in pursuit. The Opel struck a traffic sign on the entrance ramp, tearing it from its moorings. During the chase, the fleeing vehicle collided with a police car. The Opel finally stopped at the Jansenbrücke near the center guardrail.

Two Suspects Arrested After Train Forced to Brake

After the Opel stopped, both occupants attempted to flee on foot. Police arrested the 43-year-old driver, who holds Romanian and Moldovan citizenship. The 36-year-old Romanian passenger ran across nearby railway tracks, forcing a regional train to brake suddenly. This caused major delays in train service between Nuremberg and Fürth. Police apprehended both men at the scene. The chase lasted several minutes and involved emergency services across multiple jurisdictions.

Final Thoughts

German police arrested three men in two days for fraud and traffic crimes. Elderly victims lost at least €100,000 to phone scammers, while a high-speed chase disrupted train service. Police warn seniors to verify caller identity before handing over money or valuables.

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