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Jena, August 30, 2026 – The Jena State Police Inspectorate reported several incidents over the past weekend, including a fraud case, a large-scale search for a missing person, and a pursuit involving a driver under the influence of alcohol.
Saale-Holzland (August 24, 2026) – In the Saale-Holzland district, cases of trick theft by individuals posing as caregivers are on the rise. The perpetrators gain access to the homes of elderly people under false pretenses and steal valuables.
Two unidentified men posed as property management employees to gain access to a senior citizen’s apartment in Jena, stealing over 1,000 euros in cash.
Unknown perpetrators attempted to deceive citizens in the Weimar and Weimarer Land region through fraudulent shock calls on Thursday.
A 67-year-old victim has fallen prey to allegedly overpriced repair services, prompting a police investigation in the Saale-Holzland-Kreis region.
Jena, July 9, 2026 – Yesterday, Wednesday, alert citizens in Jena successfully thwarted several fraud attempts by individuals posing as police officers. All calls were promptly terminated by the recipients.
A 21-year-old man has turned himself in to the police in Apolda, admitting to defrauding numerous customers through his own online shop.
A man from Kahla has fallen victim to a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam, losing digital assets worth approximately 30,000 Euros.
On Wednesday, a man from Hainichen narrowly escaped a serious fraud attempt involving a fake virus warning and demands for gift cards. The Jena State Police Inspectorate warns of the ‘Tech Support’ scam.
Jena, 26.05.2026 – A woman from Jena became the victim of a so-called “Tech Support Scam” on Monday evening. Fraudsters lured her into a trap with a fake error message, gained access to her computer, and likely stole a significant amount of money.