Romanian gang defrauds Austrian deposit-refund system via fake receipts

A Romanian gang exploited Austria's bottle deposit-refund system by using counterfeit receipts to claim refunds. One suspect has been arrested; three remain at large. The incident highlights a novel fraud vector in recycling infrastructure, though its scale and financial impact are unconfirmed.

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