Dutch Police Arrest Two Over NFC Relay Attacks That Drained $400,000+

Dutch authorities arrested two men, aged 23 and 25, for a bank helpdesk fraud scheme using AI-generated audio and malicious apps to extract NFC card data. The suspects stole over €380,000 (~$425,600) from 170 victims.

• Losses exceeded €380,000 (~$425,600) across 170 victims
• Two suspects, aged 23 and 25, arrested on October 6
• Scheme used AI calls and an app to read NFC card data
• Servers, phones and laptops seized; both remain in custody