A 32-year-old Chinese national was arrested last week in Vienna on suspicion of conducting a large-scale phishing campaign that involved sending millions of fraudulent text messages over an eight-day period. Authorities say the man operated from his vehicle, targeting individuals during the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final.

The suspect allegedly used an SMS blasting device that forces nearby mobile phones to connect to it, enabling the transmission of up to 100,000 texts per hour. The messages were designed to appear as though they originated from parcel delivery services and phone companies, with the intent of deceiving recipients.

Austrian police reported that the man admitted to the charges and is currently being held in custody. In addition to the phishing activities, he is also accused of endangering his infant son, who was reportedly exposed to potentially harmful levels of radiation emitted from the electronic equipment inside the vehicle.

Investigators have not disclosed further details about the investigation or the potential impact on victims, but the incident highlights growing concerns over sophisticated phishing methods that exploit mobile networks in crowded urban environments.