Albanian authorities have dismantled another alleged call center fraud operation in the capital, arresting seven people and launching criminal proceedings against 27 others as part of a major cybercrime and economic crime investigation.

The operation, code-named “End Point,” was carried out by the Cyber Crime Investigation Directorate and the Economic Crime Investigation Directorate of the State Police, in cooperation with Tirana Police and under the supervision of prosecutors.

According to police, those arrested include four Albanian nationals — Zizo Azizi, 36, E.N., 31, A.Sh., 28, and Bjorn Kareco, 30 — as well as Paraguayan national Luis Masi, 41, and two Angolan nationals, Jose Canda, 28, and Simao Samuel, 28. All were residents of Tirana.

Authorities also initiated criminal proceedings against 27 additional individuals, including three foreign nationals from Brazil and France.

During searches conducted under a court order issued on June 15, investigators raided several premises suspected of being adapted for fraudulent call center activities. Police seized a quantity of euros believed to have been generated through the alleged scheme, along with 70 computer units and 49 mobile phones.

Preliminary investigations suggest the suspects were involved in computer fraud, illegal employment practices, and concealment of income. Officials said the operation forms part of an ongoing effort to identify and dismantle criminal networks using call centers and digital platforms to target foreign citizens.

The investigation remains ongoing as prosecutors and police work to fully document the alleged criminal activity, identify additional suspects, and determine legal responsibilities.

Albanian State Police said it remains committed to combating cybercrime, online fraud, and other activities that threaten economic security and the public interest.