Dutch police have released unblurred images of 79 suspected fraudsters accused of impersonating police officers or bank employees to steal money and valuables, primarily from elderly victims. The move is part of the country’s “Game Over” campaign, which has already led to 21 suspects being identified or turning themselves in.

Dutch authorities have intensified their response to a large-scale fraud scheme by publishing clear images of 79 suspected offenders believed to have posed as police officers or bank workers. The suspects are accused of targeting mainly elderly people through deception, often warning them that burglars were active in the area and convincing them to hand over money, bank cards, jewellery, or other valuables for so-called “safekeeping.”

The public release of the images follows an earlier stage of the “Game Over” campaign, during which about 100 anonymised photos were circulated in an effort to identify those involved. According to police, that first phase produced immediate results: 21 suspects were either identified through public tip-offs or came forward on their own. Their photos have since been removed, leaving 79 still being sought.

The newly unblurred images were captured from video doorbells and surveillance cameras and are now being shared more widely through the campaign website, social media, and public advertising spaces such as petrol stations and bus shelters. Police say the campaign has generated a strong response from the public and from private companies willing to help distribute the images on digital screens.

Authorities say the suspects are linked to a portion of more than 13,000 reported incidents involving fake police scams. The estimated value of stolen cash and valuables is €68 million, though officials believe the real figure may be higher because many victims feel embarrassed and do not report what happened.

Justice ministry officials have defended the decision to publish the photographs, saying the seriousness of the offences and the scale of the harm justify the measure. Prosecutors are reviewing each case before images are released. Officials say the frauds have had a significant emotional and financial impact on victims, particularly older people who were deliberately singled out.

The campaign highlights how impersonation fraud continues to evolve, combining direct contact, psychological pressure, and carefully staged lies to exploit trust in public institutions. Dutch police are now hoping that wider public exposure will help identify the remaining suspects and disrupt a scheme that has already affected thousand

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