How many people were victimized in this case?

Six people aged 21 to 50 were victimized.

What is the material damage caused by the frauds?

The material damage is estimated at around 4,000 euros.

How did the suspect obtain personal data?

He obtained personal data of the victims and used forged ID cards to sign contracts and buy mobile phones.

What happened to the suspect after the investigation?

A criminal complaint was filed against him with the competent state attorney's office in Šibenik.

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Šibenik Man (26) Stole Identities and Signed Contracts

A.N. · 19. 08. 2026. | 1 min

Police completed the investigation and filed a criminal complaint for a series of frauds committed with forged ID cards.

Summary

Šibenik police completed an investigation into a 26-year-old for identity theft and fraud.
Six people were victimized, with damages amounting to around 4,000 euros.
The suspect used forged ID cards to sign contracts and buy mobile phones.
A criminal complaint was filed against him with the state attorney's office.

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Police officers from Šibenik have concluded their work on a case against a 26-year-old man suspected of committing several criminal offenses, including unauthorized use of personal data, document forgery, and fraud. According to the Šibenik Police Station, the suspect victimized six individuals, with material damage estimated at around 4,000 euros.

How He Carried Out the Frauds

The investigation established that the suspect obtained personal data of the victims, aged 21 to 50, between February 3, 2025, and April 1, 2026. The victims include a 21-year-old, a 23-year-old, another 21-year-old, a 50-year-old woman, and two 22-year-olds.

Using forged ID cards, the suspect then entered into subscription contracts with telecommunications providers and purchased mobile devices using the victims' data. In this way, he gained unlawful financial benefit for himself.

Criminal Complaint

After the criminal investigation was completed, a criminal complaint was filed against the 26-year-old with the competent state attorney's office in Šibenik. The news was published on August 19, 2026, when the investigation was also concluded.