Filing the Police Report
The online scam investigation began after I contacted the police and submitted all available evidence, including transaction records and communication logs.
After submitting the criminal report, I gathered and provided all the material I had: screenshots, transaction details, communication logs, and timelines. But they did not want them.
Eventually, I received the police response.
The Investigation Outcome
The authorities informed me that the investigation has been suspended. The reason given was that there is currently insufficient identifying information to continue the investigation, and that the suspected individual is located abroad.
In practical terms, this means that although the report was received and reviewed, the case cannot proceed further at this time.
This outcome was disappointing — but not unexpected. Online scams of this nature often operate across borders, using false identities, disposable domains, and international financial systems that make tracing individuals extremely difficult.
The police emphasized that the suspension does not mean the report was ignored or dismissed, but rather that, under the current circumstances, there are no realistic investigative measures available.
What the Decision Means
For me, this marked another important turning point.
It confirmed something I had already begun to understand:
recovery and accountability do not always come through formal investigation.
Instead, the value of documenting the experience lies elsewhere:
in recognizing how these schemes operate
in understanding the psychological mechanisms involved
and in sharing the story so others may recognize the warning signs earlier
The report remains on record, and should new information ever emerge, the case could potentially be revisited. For now, however, the official process has reached its end.
Why I Continue to Write
Even though the investigation is suspended, the experience itself is not over.
Writing this blog — and publishing the full timeline — is not about assigning blame or seeking revenge. It is about visibility, awareness, and prevention.
If this story helps even one person pause, question, or step back before going too far, then documenting it has meaning.
The events leading up to the police report are described in When the Bank Said No – The Illusion Breaks.
Practical next steps and support options are collected on the Resources page.
Check what to do when Doubtful
Reporting online scams to the police is recommended by official authorities, even when the chances of recovery are limited.
