Credit: Ali Sahib, Chronicle.lu

On Tuesday 18 November 2025, the Grand Ducal Police reported that two appearance orders had been executed as part of ongoing investigations into the so-called "Luxtrust phishing" fraud scheme.

According to the police, the Anti-Money Laundering Section of the Criminal Investigation Department apprehended two suspected "money mules" on Wednesday 5 and Monday 10 November 2025. Both individuals were subject to an appearance order on suspicion of money laundering, among other offences.

Initial findings indicate that the suspects had provided their bank accounts and Visa debit cards to fraudsters, enabling the withdrawal of funds originating from fraudulent activities. The financial damage amounts to approximately €20,000 and €31,000 respectively.

The police reiterated that allowing third parties to use one’s bank account or payment cards for the transfer of fraudulently obtained funds is a criminal offence and constitutes money laundering.

The authorities issued the following preventive advice to the public:

  • be cautious of lucrative offers promising quick and easy money;

  • never allow third parties to use one’s bank account;

  • do not share banking details with unknown persons;

  • do not withdraw or transfer money if the origin of the funds is unclear;

  • never transfer money to an unknown account when instructed to do so by third parties.

The police added that anyone who suspects they may have been misused as a money mule should immediately stop all transactions and contact the police.

Further information and additional prevention advice can be found on the Grand Ducal Police website.