Greek police have identified two foreign nationals in connection with a €4 million cyberfraud case targeting a Greek shipping company.
Authorities successfully recovered the diverted funds, marking a significant resolution in the investigation into the financial crime.
The incident underscores the growing exposure of maritime firms to sophisticated digital threats.
While the specific identity of the shipping company has not been disclosed, the scale of the fraud highlights the vulnerability of corporate payment systems to social engineering and unauthorized transfers.
Cybersecurity remains a critical operational risk for the shipping sector, where large capital flows and complex supply chains create attractive targets for criminal organizations.
The recovery of the funds suggests effective coordination between law enforcement and financial institutions in tracing illicit transactions.