A company in Limassol lost much money. They lost €1.2 million. This happened because of online fraud. Criminal investigators in Limassol are looking.
Bad people got into the company's email. They sent fake messages. These messages looked real. They seemed to come from an investment company. The company knew this firm. The owner is 35 years old. He sent two large payments. One was €900,000. The other was €300,000. The money went to criminals.
The company saw the money was gone. It did not go to the right place. The owner told the police fast. Police check emails and money. They want to find the money. They also want to find the criminals.
This scam happens more now. Criminals hack emails. They send fake messages. They trick people. This company was tricked. Computer security is important. Check payments very well.
Police try to catch criminals. They try to get money back. Police tell businesses to be careful. Check big payments. Talk to people directly. Use good phone numbers. Tell police about strange emails. The Limassol police work continues.