Brutal robberies in Mülheim: Police continue!

Brutal robberies in Mülheim: Police continue!

The public prosecutor's office in Duisburg and the police have identified a group of seven suspects who have brutally robbed people in the context of fictitious sales. The suspects, all between 16 and 20 years old, are said to have specifically addressed people in Mülheim and Oberhausen about social media and a dating app in order to attract them to supposed sales locations. An incident at the end of January 2025 served as a trigger for the investigation. A man from Leverkusen agreed a meeting to buy a cell phone via a classified ad platform. Instead of the hoped-for smartphone, however, he was attacked and deprived of his cash, such as radioOberhausen.de

A 16-year-old suspect is currently in custody. Criminal proceedings are already underway against him and the other members of the group. The procedure of the suspects who have created a new type of crime through the use of online platforms and social media shows the dangers associated with cooperation transactions on the Internet.

general risks of classifieds sales

The incidents in Duisburg and the surrounding area are not alone. A look at the past few months shows that such robberies are increasingly occurring after classified ads. An example from Bielefeld and Soest illustrates this worrying phenomenon: In the event of a robbery that took place in the night from January 6th to January 7th, 2024, a 27-year-old man was attacked in his apartment. The buyer, accompanied by a accomplice, violently stole a laptop offered for sale.

In another incident in Soest, a 21-year-old man who wanted to sell a smartphone was attacked by a five-member group. This incident and similar can indicate an urgent need to take safety precautions at the personal meeting of buyers and sellers. According to the findings of mimikama.org , potential sellers should be considered several precautionary measures.

recommended security measures

The police recommend the following behavior to minimize risks:

• unknown not grant access to your own apartment.
• Meeting at busy locations in daylight.
• Take a confidant with them in high -quality articles.
• Cancel the contact when pressure is exerted on.
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• evaluation systems to assess the trustworthiness of the seller or buyer.

The events of the past few months have been urgently showing that sellers should be particularly careful when trading online. The risks are real and can have serious consequences. A growing awareness of these dangers could help prevent future raids.