Joint Operation Dismantles Network of Fraudsters
In an unprecedented collaboration, the police forces of Rioja and Vigo-Redondela have dismantled a criminal organization dedicated to perpetrating sophisticated banking scams.
Modus Operandi: Simulated Bank Transfers
The criminals contacted companies by telephone, posing as clients interested in purchasing large quantities of electrical material, mainly copper cable.
After agreeing to the purchase, they showed up at the establishment with a false bank transfer receipt, pretending to have made the payment.
The scammers took advantage of the delay in payment verification to collect the material and disappear without a trace.
Investigation and Detention
A complaint received in Vigo alerted the authorities to the modus operandi of the scammers, who had perpetrated similar scams in other branches of the company.
The agents tracked the movements of the suspects and located them in Vigo, where they intended to commit another scam.
In a quick intervention, the two members of the criminal organization were arrested.
Impact of the Scam
The scams perpetrated by this organization amount to almost 40,000 euros, affecting companies in various locations in Spain.
The National Police praised the collaboration between the different units, which made it possible to dismantle this criminal network and protect companies from future scams.
